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UB WSU University of Massachusetts-Boston Saginaw Valley State University University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport UM-Dearborn Binghamton University Michigan UWM SUNY at Fredonia Michigan State| University of Michigan Flint | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Buffalo State College?
- University of Michigan Flint is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at UM-Flint than SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,882.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Buffalo State College ($10,840 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 35.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,628 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 24.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,389 vs. $10,756)
UM-Flint vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 91 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Michigan Flint (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $1,800 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/