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Overview |
UB | F&M | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 63% |
Admission |
UB | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
UB | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UB | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UB | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 1,990 students)
UB vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 828.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at F&M than University at Buffalo ($65,652.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than F&M ($18,524 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 7.8% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,040 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Franklin and Marshall College (74% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 477.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($49,177 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
UB vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or F&M? 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 F&M and UB.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University at Buffalo (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UB graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/