University at Buffalo and sometimes called SUNY Buffalo, is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. University at Albany, UAlbany or SUNY Albany, is a public research university with campuses in Albany, Rensselaer, and Guilderland, New York.
| University at Buffalo | University at Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.4 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 280 US News 2023 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 133 US News 2024 # 771 QS World University 2024 # 339 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 76 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 301 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 122 for Law by US News 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -66 PG Programs -90 Doctorate Programs -75 | UG Programs -38 PG Programs -38 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4 % | 57.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-580 IELTS-6 PTE-50 SAT-1080 TOEFL-70 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1080 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24600 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 37230 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 29831 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27306 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25300 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some programs and average salary are as follows: Degree Average Salary Masters in Management $121,000 MBA $93,000 Executive MBA $88,000 Masters in Science $82,000 Other Degree $79,000 Masters of Arts $69,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $133,000 Bachelor of Science: $86,000 Masters in Science: $71,000 Bachelor of Arts: $68,000 Master (Other): $61,000 Masters of Arts: $46,000 |
| application requirements | 83% in high school and bachelors for UG and graduate admission respectively; Personal Statement; 2 to 3 letter of recommendations; CV | Submit official transcripts Submit entrance exam scores Submit LORs Submit resume Submit English language scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 8 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | University at Buffalo | University at Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1846 | 1844 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Three campuses: North (main), South and Downtown; North campus has all undergraduate colleges, some graduate schools and administrative buildings; Medical and architectural schools are located at South campus; Downtown campus has research institutes | The Uptown Campus, the university's main campus, is located mostly in Albany, with a small portion spilling into the McKownville neighborhood in the neighboring town of Guilderland. The other campuses are the downtown campus and the health science campus. |
| Library | University’s libraries are grouped into units: Administration, Communications, Discovery & Delivery Services, Law Library, Research, Education & Outreach, and Technology; Over 4 million print volumes; 3.5 million in-person visits per year; 11 million website pageviews; over 35 subject librarians; 3500 power oulets | The university contains three full size libraries. The main library is set in the center of the Academic Podium and contains study areas, classrooms and research centers. The second, called the Science Library, is located on the south side of the Campus Center and focuses on strictly scientific literature and media used in much of the university's research. The third library is the Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library, on the downtown campus. Together, the libraries provide more than two million volumes and rank among the top 100 research libraries in the U.S., according to the Association of Research Libraries. |
| Campus Life | University has over 600 organizations and clubs; organizes Distinguished Speaker Series and invites presidents, celebrities, musicians, and activists to speak; has a Student Government Body divided into three parts: Executive, Legislative and Judicial; 35 on-campus dining locations including a food truck duo: Big Blue and Little Blue offering various types of cuisines | The UAlbany Student Association is a student run, non-profit, corporation which organizes and funds much of the student oriented activities on campus. The SA funds and recognizes 200 student groups, plans concerts, speaking engagements, and comedy shows. The SA impacts students in the classroom as well, through funding of general education courses. Founded in 2009, the University at Albany's Speaker Series (commonly known as Speaker Series) is the university's premiere lecture series. Aimed at engaging the UAlbany community in conversations on important issues, the program was launched by a group of student leaders in the Student Association and is now funded by the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Association, University Auxiliary Services, and the UAlbany Alumni Association. The goal of the Speaker Series is to bring guests to campus in a broad range of areas: politics, global affairs, business, journalism, and popular culture. The University at Albany is currently home to 37 Greek-lettered organizations and six councils.After the 1972 NCAA restructuring, UAlbany competed in Division III athletics until the 1995–96 school year, when it moved to the Division II level as part of a transition to Division I competition. UAlbany now has 19 varsity sports (8 men, 11 women) competing at the Division I level. All athletic programs are run by the university's Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Single) - $10152 #Rooms (Triple) - $8696 #Rooms (Double) - $9132 #Rooms (Triple with bath) - $9250 | #On campus - $13464 #Off campus (with family) - $2086 #Off campus (not with family) - $9750 |
| Famous Alumni | Michael A. Battle (Director of the Executive Office for US Attorneys); Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Prime Minister and President of Somalia); Jeanine Pro (TV Host and author); Ellen Shulman Baker (Astronaut); Bram Cohen (creator of BitTorrent); Jacob A. Marinsky (Chemist and co-discoverer of Promethium); Elad Levy (Neurosurgeon) | Steven Berkowitz, former Senior Vice President of Microsoft Online Services, and CEO of MOVE Mike Arcuri, former District Attorney for Oneida County, New York; former representative for New York's 24th congressional district |
| City Life | New York contributed 8% to the USA GDP; Paygrade increased by 2.8%; Financial activities comprised of 29% of the state’s total GDP; Unemployment rate was 5.3% in January 2023; Food and apparel are the largest manufacturing sectors of the city; Major tourist attractions are Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, etc. | Located about 150 miles north of New York City on the west bank of the Hudson River, Albany serves as the capital of New York state and a midway point between the Hudson Valley to the south and the Adirondack Mountains to the north. Locally, Albany is known as the Tri-City Area. The region includes the smaller metro areas of Troy and Schenectady, which are historically more industrial. Albany can be a transient region, with the working population shifting every time a new governor takes office. Yet throughout years of administrative changes, Albany has maintained a lively downtown that serves as both a commercial and cultural center. The home ownership rate in Albany is just under 40%, with Albany homes selling for less than the national median sale price. The average income in Albany is also higher than the national average salary. |
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