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UB University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University USC Beaufort ASU UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville| SUNY College at Buffalo | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,840 students)
Buffalo State College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at USC Aiken than SUNY College at Buffalo ($20,856.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Buffalo State College ($11,872 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 71.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($8,376 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,756 vs. $9,891)
Buffalo State College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 75 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $1,100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,600)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,591 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/