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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU UB University of Massachusetts-Boston Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College| Towson University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 940/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $221 |
Diversity |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TU | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 6,445 students)
TU vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Buffalo State College?
- Towson University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at TU than SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,240.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than TU ($13,812 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 5.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,642 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Towson University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 6.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,415 vs. $10,756)
TU vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 180 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming TU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,409)
- TU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($183 vs. $221)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/