| CUNY Graduate Center vs. Buffalo State |
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|---|---|---|
#362 in National Universities #78 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #62 in Federal Region II Universities #86 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,235 New York Residents $15,185 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,533 New York Residents $19,653 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,294 New York Residents $23,524 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,208 New York Residents $24,688 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,012 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT- |
| Tighter68.49% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.95% |
| Favorable12.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.22% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,536 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,188 |
| Smaller3,486 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,255 |
| Larger6,050 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller933 |
| Larger5,255 | Online Student Population | Smaller328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 33% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| - | Retention Rate | 58% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 111) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,880) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 661 | Number of faculty | 567 |
| Higher$124,819 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,145 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.