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Overview |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $278 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,043 students)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,534.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($13,812 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 25.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,480 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 3.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,150 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 121 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $17,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,909)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($221 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/