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Overview |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $221 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at Buffalo State College than Westfield State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Westfield State University ($13,812 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 11.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,894 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 55.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,756 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 100 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($221 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/