College comparison

Buffalo vs Western Washington University

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	Buffalo Buffalo, NY	Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity at Buffalo is more selective	74%	93%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1380	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	20,112	13,544
Avg net price	$20,995	$21,193
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Buffalo, NY	Bellingham, WA

Quick answers

Is University at Buffalo or Western Washington University harder to get into?

University at Buffalo is more selective: University at Buffalo's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Western Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Buffalo vs Western Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1380 at University at Buffalo and 1150–1390 at Western Washington University. 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.