| MEC vs. Buffalo State |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #62 in Federal Region II Universities #86 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,533 New York Residents $19,653 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,208 New York Residents $24,688 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower920 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,070 SAT- |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.95% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable9.22% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,736 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,188 |
| Smaller3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,255 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 933 |
| Larger608 | Online Student Population | Smaller328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher33% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher40% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher58% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| 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 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 567 |
| Higher$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,145 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.