| University at Buffalo | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.4 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 280 US News 2023 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| 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 | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -66 PG Programs -90 Doctorate Programs -75 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4 % | 51.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-580 IELTS-6 PTE-50 SAT-1080 TOEFL-70 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| 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 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 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 | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| application requirements | 83% in high school and bachelors for UG and graduate admission respectively; Personal Statement; 2 to 3 letter of recommendations; CV | Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 8 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | University at Buffalo | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1846 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 65% Male, 35% 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 | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. |
| 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 | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| 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 | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Single) - $10152 #Rooms (Triple) - $8696 #Rooms (Double) - $9132 #Rooms (Triple with bath) - $9250 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| 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) | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. |
| 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. | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. |
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