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Overview |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 3,182 students)
UMass vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Purchase College?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 128.9% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at UMass than SUNY at Purchase College ($37,405.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than UMass ($19,434 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 5.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,123 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than SUNY at Purchase College (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 19.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($12,350 vs. $10,312)
UMass vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 144 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Purchase 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 Purchase College and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $15,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/