Vassar College and SUNY Buffalo State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Vassar is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Poughkeepsie, NY and Buffalo State is a four-year, public school located in Buffalo, NY.
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| Vassar College | vs. | SUNY Buffalo State University |
|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, New York | Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Bachelor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| $71,030 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$8,533
Out-Of-State$19,653 |
| 57% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 80% |
| $54,250 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,130 |
| 18.57 % | Acceptance Rates | 72.95 % |
| 28.78 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 9.22 % |
| 1,500 | SAT Score | 1,070 |
| 33 | ACT Score | - |
| 91 % | Graduation Rate | 33 % |
| 5 % | Transfer-out Rate | 40 % |
| 95 % | Retention Rate | 58 % |
| 2,462 | Student Population | 6,188 |
| 297 | Number of Faculties | 311 |
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare |