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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz Case Western SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse ASU RIT UIC RPI| University of Rochester | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | UB | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 74% |
Admission |
U of R | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
U of R | UB | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
U of R | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
U of R | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or UB?
- University of Rochester is 756.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at U of R than University at Buffalo ($60,550.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than U of R ($18,524 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,212 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than University of Rochester (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 366.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($39,715 vs. $8,521)
U of R vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University at Buffalo (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $12,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- UB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/