Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Maryland-Baltimore County's yield is 8 pts higher than University at Buffalo's
Yield rate - 2
U. Maryland-Baltimore County's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than University at Buffalo's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Maryland-Baltimore County admits 72% vs. 74% at University at Buffalo
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
- U. Maryland-Baltimore CountySelective
- University at BuffaloSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Maryland-Baltimore CountyTest-optional
- University at BuffaloTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Maryland-Baltimore County
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
University at Buffalo
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. 50% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Maryland-Baltimore County | University at Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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