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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $287 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 2,160 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 363.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Walsh College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,780.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Walsh College ($13,735 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 41.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,810 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 181.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($25,120 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,833)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($221 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/