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Colorado State CU Denver UConn DU UVM Colorado School of Mines Penn State Utah UCCS Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 85% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 32,229 students)
CU Boulder vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 40.5% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at CU Boulder than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($38,770.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than UMass ($21,836 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,123 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Colorado Boulder (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 17.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($12,350 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 14 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
CU Boulder vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $1,700 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,200)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/