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Overview |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 1,162 students)
Buffalo State College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 290.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at W&J than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,605.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than W&J ($13,735 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 20.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,910 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 336.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($38,971 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or W&J? 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 W&J and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/