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Overview |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMass | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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 University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 16,658 students)
UMass vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 128.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at UMass than SUNY at Albany ($37,405.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than UMass ($17,714 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 10.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,123 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Massachusetts Amherst (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 7.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($12,350 vs. $11,485)
UMass vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 135 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UMass students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than SUNY at Albany (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $55,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/