University at Buffalo (UB) vs Mizzou

Considering University at Buffalo and University of Missouri-Columbia for your higher education? Our comprehensive comparison table provides a side-by-side analysis of these two esteemed institutions, highlighting key differences to help you make an informed decision. From acceptance rates and popular majors to student body demographics and graduation rates, we've gathered the essential information to guide your choice. Dive into the comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University at Buffalo	University of Missouri-Columbia
Overview
Location	Buffalo, New York	Columbia, Missouri
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	88.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.1%	76.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1180 - 1360	1130 - 1350
ACT range	25 - 31	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	7.0%
Students submitting ACT score	5.0%	72.0%
Total number of applicants	30,750	19,966
Total number of admissions given out	21,552	15,283
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,309	4,843
Yield rate	20.0%	31.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $30,240 Out of state: $48,160	In state: $27,977 Out of state: $46,952
Average net price	$17,954	$18,249
Tuition	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $24,990	In state: $10,017 Out of state: $28,992
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,952 Meal plan: $6,500	Room/dormitory: $6,710 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	71.0% Average amount $8,810	85.0% Average amount $11,312
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $5,071	36.0% Average amount $5,270
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $13,892	8.0% Average amount $16,554

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	21,467 Men 54.3% Women 45.7%	23,696 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Graduate students	10,865 Men 47.5% Women 52.5%	7,705 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	3.2%	31.0%
International students	18.3%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	7,711	6,898
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Florida	Missouri Illinois Texas Kansas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Computer and Information Science Education Social Sciences	Business Health Professions Ethnic Studies Communication and Journalism Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.8%	72.5%
Dropout rate	8.7%	26.8%
Transferred out	16.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $140,469 Year 2: $159,761 Year 3: $146,042 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $70,533 Year 2: $67,772 Year 3: $132,503 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $95,335 Year 2: $104,510 Year 3: $123,979 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,109 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $82,514 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,415 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $78,884 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,859 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $76,613 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,249 Year 2: $61,078 Year 3: $75,877 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,773 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $75,097 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,581 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $74,704 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,797 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $72,822	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $93,333 Year 2: $100,008 Year 3: $104,573 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,087 Year 2: $80,628 Year 3: $96,108 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,564 Year 3: $93,226 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,803 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $85,805 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $70,511 Year 2: $81,210 Year 3: $81,536 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,866 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,864 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,895 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $79,424 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,907 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $78,960 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,579 Year 2: $69,897 Year 3: $78,050 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,571 Year 2: $66,004 Year 3: $74,926

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