College comparison

Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs Buffalo

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO	Buffalo Buffalo, NY
Acceptance rateUniversity at Buffalo is more selective	89%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	25,538	20,112
Avg net price	$21,279	$20,995
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Fort Collins, CO	Buffalo, NY

Quick answers

Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins or University at Buffalo harder to get into?

University at Buffalo is more selective: Colorado State University-Fort Collins's acceptance rate is approximately 89% and University at Buffalo's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs University at Buffalo?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Colorado State University-Fort Collins and 1210–1380 at University at Buffalo. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.