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Overview |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 13,935 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $4,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $9,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 88% |
Admission |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 27,112 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 14,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 53.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1140/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $107 |
Diversity |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 13,935 students)
UMass vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Brooklyn College?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 139.4% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at UMass than CUNY Brooklyn College ($38,527.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than UMass ($4,105 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 46.5% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,869 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 32.9% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,343 vs. $9,290)
UMass vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 111 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
UMass vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $7,300 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $13,618 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($107 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/