University at Buffalo (UB) vs. Central Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both University at Buffalo (UB) and Central Michigan University are public.
  • UB is located in Buffalo, NY and Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.
  • UB has more expensive tuition of $30,572 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
  • UB has tighter acceptance rate of 57.34% than Central Michigan University (67.75%).
  • UB has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Central Michigan University (1,090).
  • UB is larger with 32,099 students than Central Michigan University (14,557 students).
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#154 in National Universities
#34 in New York
Rankings#158 in National Universities
#7 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Buffalo, NYLocationMount Pleasant, MI
UBKnown as
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$10,782 New York residents
$30,572 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,703 Michigan residents
$14,190 out-of-state
$14,388 New York residents
$27,338 out-of-state
Graduate$16,293
$9,020Financial Aid$9,868
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
57.34%Acceptance Rate67.75%
26.22%Yield23.87%
1,280 SAT, 29 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
32,099Total Students14,557
20,761Undergraduate10,401
11,338Graduate4,156
2,183Online Enrollment3,086
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
73%Graduation Rate61%
17%Transfer-out Rate
84%Retention Rate72%
$62,100Average Earning after Graduation$46,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737)
$9,132 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650)
$5,562 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$7,080 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,686 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,672 Full-time
643 Part-time
Number of Faculties717 Full-time
235 Part-time
4,470 Full-time
825 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,132 Full-time
368 Part-time
$99,300 for Faculties
$71,221 Part-time
Average Salary$90,760 for Faculties
$59,786 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023