| UB vs. Central Michigan |
#130 in National Universities #24 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,936 New York Residents $31,536 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,530 New York Residents $28,210 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,401 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter74.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.82% |
| Favorable14.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.26% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,903 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,488 |
| Larger20,359 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,193 |
| Larger11,544 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,295 |
| Smaller2,663 | Online Student Population | Larger3,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,483 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Higher$111,964 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,194 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.