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Overview |
Curry College | UMass | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Curry College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Curry College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Curry College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 1,994 students)
Curry College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or UMass?
- Curry College is 163.2% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Curry College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,670.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Curry College ($22,954 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 18.4% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,869 vs. $17,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 154.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($31,376 vs. $12,343)
Curry College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 285 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming UMass students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than UMass (57.8%)
Curry College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or UMass? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UMass and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Curry College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $4,500 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,700)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/