Key differences on Getting in
- 1
SUNY Buffalo State's yield is 1 pts higher than Northeastern Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
SUNY Buffalo State admits 73% vs. 75% at Northeastern Illinois
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northeastern IllinoisOpen
- SUNY Buffalo StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northeastern IllinoisTest-blind
- SUNY Buffalo StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Northeastern Illinois
GPA is required.
SUNY Buffalo State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern Illinois | SUNY Buffalo State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why