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Overview |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $254 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,315 students)
Buffalo State College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at West Liberty University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($17,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Buffalo State College ($13,788 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 43.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,020 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than West Liberty University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 84.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,756 vs. $5,824)
Buffalo State College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 83 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Buffalo State College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than West Liberty University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,208 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,617)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($221 vs. $254)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/