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Overview |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $196 |
Diversity |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMass | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 6,964 students)
UMass vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 128.9% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at UMass than State University of New York at New Paltz ($37,405.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than UMass ($19,592 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 6.4% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($14,123 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than University of Massachusetts Amherst (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 59.4% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,350 vs. $7,749)
UMass vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 102 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
UMass vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and UMass.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $7,800 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/