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77.7%Acceptance
$32,720Tuition
1,768Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$60,681Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$32,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,720
Average Net Price
$18,322
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,160
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,000
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$257/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,369
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,719
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,657
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,762
$110,001+ $23,259

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $47,080 sticker price at this Jesuit university. The average net cost drops to $18,322 after aid. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $12,369 annually, while wealthy families ($110K+) still pay only $23,259. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $49,000 to $93,000 depending on family income.

Graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, translating to $257 monthly payments. With median earnings of $60,681 ten years out, loan payments consume about 5% of gross income. The 71% loan repayment rate suggests most handle the debt load successfully. Buffalo's Jesuit education becomes most affordable for families earning under $75K, who qualify for the strongest financial aid packages. Middle-class families still benefit from institutional grants averaging $21,215.

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