| Buffalo State vs. SUNY Stony Brook |
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|---|---|---|
#62 in Federal Region II Universities #86 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #120 in National Universities #20 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,486 New York Residents $18,906 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,560 New York Residents $30,350 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,157 New York Residents $24,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,943 New York Residents $27,123 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,035 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,065 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,410 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier85.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.14% |
| Lower11.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.81% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,445 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,710 |
| Smaller5,464 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,509 |
| Smaller981 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,201 |
| Smaller369 | Online Student Population | Larger2,171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower36% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Higher39% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Lower49% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,315) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,880) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,154) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 702 | Number of faculties | 2,726 |
| Lower$75,078 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,882 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.