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UB ECSU University of Massachusetts-Boston SCSU University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport CCSU Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook| Western Connecticut State University | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 88% |
Admission |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 6.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Buffalo State College than Western Connecticut State University ($17,490.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than WestConn ($13,735 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 10.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,131 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Western Connecticut State University (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 12.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,921 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
WestConn vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/