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IU Indianapolis vs University at Buffalo
Indiana University Indianapolis and University at Buffalo, SUNY are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- IU Indianapolis: ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore
- University at Buffalo: ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore
- IU Indianapolis cheaper by ≈ ₹0
- 2 shared programs
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IU Indianapolis or University at Buffalo: which is better for Indian students?
IU Indianapolis costs less: about ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore in total versus ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore for University at Buffalo — a difference of roughly ₹0. IU Indianapolis is known for formerly IUPUI; health informatics and data science; University at Buffalo for SUNY's largest campus and a favourite of Indian MS students. Both offer Computer Science and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.
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IU Indianapolis vs University at Buffalo
- Total cost
- IU Indianapolis: ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore · University at Buffalo: ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore
- Location
- IU Indianapolis: Indianapolis, IN · University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY
- Type
- IU Indianapolis: Public · University at Buffalo: Public
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You want SUNY's largest campus and a favourite of Indian MS students and life in Buffalo.
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IU Indianapolis saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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IU Indianapolis, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore vs ₹85 lakh – ₹1 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. IU Indianapolis is known for formerly IUPUI; health informatics and data science; University at Buffalo for SUNY's largest campus and a favourite of Indian MS students. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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