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UB LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport Binghamton University UWM SUNY at Fredonia Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook Morrisville| University of New Orleans | SUNY College at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $221 |
Diversity |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 6,445 students)
UNO vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 16.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Buffalo State College than University of New Orleans ($16,980.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Buffalo State College ($11,508 vs. $13,812)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 18.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,174 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of New Orleans (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,756 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO 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 UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 133 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming UNO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of New Orleans (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $2,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,409)
- UNO graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($170 vs. $221)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/