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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $222 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 2,240 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 131% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,000.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Buffalo State College ($13,150 vs. $13,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($16,716 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Connecticut Stamford (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 62.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($14,478 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 108 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Connecticut-Stamford and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $21,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/