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Overview |
Georgia | UB | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Georgia | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 32,099 students)
Georgia vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UB?
- University of Georgia is 38.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Georgia than University at Buffalo ($28,830.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UB ($17,180 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 48.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,904 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University at Buffalo (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 35.7% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($11,559 vs. $8,521)
Georgia vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 79 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University at Buffalo (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $2,000 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $354 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($19,146 vs. $19,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($197 vs. $201)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/