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UB WVU Fairmont State University of Massachusetts-Boston Marshall University University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Morgan State Ithaca College| SUNY College at Buffalo | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $240 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,785 students)
Buffalo State College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Buffalo State College than West Virginia State University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Buffalo State College ($11,684 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 17.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,214 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 13.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,756 vs. $9,482)
Buffalo State College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 26 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than West Virginia State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $8,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $32,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,841 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,250)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($221 vs. $240)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/