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Overview |
UB | UC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
UB | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
UB | UC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
UB | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UB | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 32,099 students)
UB vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 62.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at UC than University at Buffalo ($26,862.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than UC ($18,524 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 26.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,852 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 2.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,733 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 8 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or UC? 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 UC and UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $12,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $45,600)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- UB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/