- Both University at Buffalo (UB) and Northern Illinois University are public.
- UB is located in Buffalo, NY and Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
- UB has more expensive tuition of $30,572 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than UB (57.34%).
- UB is larger with 32,099 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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| #154 in National Universities #34 in New York | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Buffalo, NY | Location | Dekalb, IL |
UB| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,782 New York residents $30,572 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $14,388 New York residents $27,338 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $9,020 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 57.34% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 26.22% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 32,099 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 20,761 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 11,338 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 2,183 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $62,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) $9,132 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,080 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 1,672 Full-time 643 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 4,470 Full-time 825 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $99,300 for Faculties $71,221 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |