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Overview |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 991 students)
Buffalo State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 355% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,166.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($13,735 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 52.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,980 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 206.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,358 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 114 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/