Head to head · New York
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At under $30k and below, University at Buffalo is the cheaper of the two; from $30–48k up, New York University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | New York University | University at Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,977 | $14,668 | $2,309 |
| $30–48k | $14,017 | $16,585 | $2,568 |
| $48–75k | $16,862 | $21,262 | $4,400 |
| $75–110k | $32,766 | $24,117 | $8,649 |
| Over $110k | $66,876 | $28,079 | $38,797 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed New York University first, then University at Buffalo. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again New York University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
New York University — every income band · University at Buffalo — every income band · All New York public colleges