University at Buffalo (UB) vs. Eastern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both University at Buffalo (UB) and Eastern Michigan University are public.
  • UB is located in Buffalo, NY and Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
  • UB has more expensive tuition of $30,572 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
  • Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than UB (57.34%).
  • UB has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
  • UB is larger with 32,099 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
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#154 in National Universities
#34 in New York
Rankings#155 in National Universities
#10 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Buffalo, NYLocationYpsilanti, MI
UBKnown as
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor'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$15,510
$14,388 New York residents
$27,338 out-of-state
Graduate$17,441 Michigan residents
$30,072 out-of-state
$9,020Financial Aid$8,397
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$45 graduate
57.34%Acceptance Rate44.74%
26.22%Yield38.97%
1,280 SAT, 29 ACTTest Scores1,050 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
32,099Total Students14,018
20,761Undergraduate11,617
11,338Graduate2,401
2,183Online Enrollment2,928
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
73%Graduation Rate45%
17%Transfer-out Rate
84%Retention Rate66%
$62,100Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
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: 2,821)
$5,630 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$7,080 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,030 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
1,672 Full-time
643 Part-time
Number of Faculties650 Full-time
473 Part-time
4,470 Full-time
825 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,514 Full-time
493 Part-time
$99,300 for Faculties
$71,221 Part-time
Average Salary$87,833 for Faculties
$70,511 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