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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU UB Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| SUNY College at Buffalo | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $248 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 6,470 students)
Buffalo State College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at WVU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,360.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Buffalo State College ($13,691 vs. $13,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 20.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,876 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 33.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,893 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 177 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming WVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or WVU? 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 WVU and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,592 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,001)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($221 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/