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Overview |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 990/1173 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $177 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 6,445 students)
Buffalo State College vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or UHCL?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 17.4% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at UHCL than SUNY College at Buffalo ($19,320.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than UHCL ($13,812 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 52.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,440 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Houston Clear Lake (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 57.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($16,973 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 124 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $13,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $40,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $4,259 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,150 vs. $21,409)
- UHCL graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($177 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/