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Overview |
York | UB | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
York | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $201 |
Diversity |
York | UB | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
York | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
York | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or UB?
- University at Buffalo is 2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at UB than CUNY York College ($26,860.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than UB ($5,631 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 30% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($16,754 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than University at Buffalo (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University at Buffalo students is 26.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($9,996 vs. $7,896)
York vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or York .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 288 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at York (3.15)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or UB? 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 UB and York.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than CUNY York College (71% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $15,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($8,800 vs. $19,500)
- York graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($90 vs. $201)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/