University at Buffalo vs University of South Carolina-Columbia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University at BuffaloBuffalo, NYCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University at Buffalo lists Mass 14 times a week; University of South Carolina-Columbia lists Mass every weekday.
- University of South Carolina-Columbia has the higher graduation rate: 79% against 75% at University at Buffalo.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of South Carolina-Columbia has the lower price after aid: $12,634 a year, against $14,668 at University at Buffalo.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University at Buffalo: $70,814, against $62,177 at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
14 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
10 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Buffalo, NY
Columbia, SC
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
31,889
36,579
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
60%
Average SAT
1295
1297
ACT middle 50%
27–32
26–32
Graduation rate
75%
79%
First-year retention
85%
92%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,995
$22,811
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,668
$12,634
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,585
$14,953
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,262
$19,859
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,117
$24,478
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,079
$28,125
Median debt
$19,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,814
$62,177
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
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