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Overview |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 68% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $155 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,794 students)
Buffalo State College vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at UWT than SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,687.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Buffalo State College ($10,680 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($14,220 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (92% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 20.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,961 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 65 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or UWT? 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 UWT and Buffalo State College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $25,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $40,700)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,409)
- UWT graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($155 vs. $221)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/