The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UB has more expensive tuition & fees ($30,572) than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
  • It is harder to admit to UB than Northern Illinois University.
  • UB has more students with 32,099 students while Northern Illinois University has 15,649 students.
  • UB has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Northern Illinois University's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • UB has more full-time faculties with 1,672 faculties while Northern Illinois University has 787 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University at Buffalo and Northern Illinois University.
Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?
UBNorthern Illinois University
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UBvs.Northern Illinois University
Buffalo, New YorkLocationDekalb, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$10,782
Out-Of-State$30,572
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,472
Out-Of-State$12,700
60%% Receiving Financial Aid95%
$9,020Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,294
67.71 %Acceptance Rates70.68 %
20.12 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.30 %
1,280SAT Score-
29ACT Score-
73 %Graduation Rate53 %
17 %Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate65 %
32,099Student Population15,649
1,672Number of Faculties787
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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