Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. South Carolina-Upstate's yield is 15 pts higher than SUNY Buffalo State's
Yield rate - 2
SUNY Buffalo State's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than U. South Carolina-Upstate's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. South Carolina-Upstate admits 67% vs. 73% at SUNY Buffalo State
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. South Carolina-UpstateAccessible
- 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.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. South Carolina-UpstateTest-optional
- SUNY Buffalo StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. South Carolina-Upstate
The high school record and a college-prep program are required.
SUNY Buffalo State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. South Carolina-Upstate | SUNY Buffalo State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Considered | 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