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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $272 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,949 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 599.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at Wagner College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($49,460.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Wagner College ($13,812 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 6.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($14,386 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 220.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($34,485 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Buffalo State College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $23,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,379)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($221 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/