Buffalo, NY · Plattsburgh, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| SUNY Buffalo State University | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 75.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,486 | $8,881 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,906 | $18,791 |
| Average Net Price | $13,735 | $15,982 |
| Graduation Rate | 36.0% | 59.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. SUNY Buffalo State University accepts 75.9% of applicants; State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts 75.2%. Tuition is close: $8,486 at SUNY Buffalo State University, $8,881 at State University of New York at Plattsburgh. SUNY Buffalo State University graduates 36% of students in 6 years. State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates 59%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
State University of New York at Plattsburgh. It accepts 75.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
SUNY Buffalo State University, on average. After aid, students pay $13,735/year versus $15,982/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
State University of New York at Plattsburgh: 59% of students finish in 6 years. SUNY Buffalo State University is at 36%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.