Key differences on Getting in
- 1
University at Buffalo's yield is 5 pts higher than U. California-Santa Cruz's
Yield rate - 2
U. California-Santa Cruz admits 66% 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
- University at BuffaloSelective
- U. California-Santa CruzSelective
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 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- University at BuffaloTest-optional
- U. California-Santa CruzTest-blind
How they read a record
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.
U. California-Santa Cruz
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | University at Buffalo | U. California-Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| 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