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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than New York Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 6,906 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or UB?
- New York Institute of Technology is 465.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at New York Institute of Technology than University at Buffalo ($39,960.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than New York Institute of Technology ($18,524 vs. $22,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 2.4% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($16,212 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 256.7% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($30,398 vs. $8,521)
New York Institute of Technology vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 99 points higher than at New York Institute of Technology (1074)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at New York Institute of Technology (24)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at New York Institute of Technology (3.5)
- New York Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UB (67.7%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than New York Institute of Technology (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New York Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/