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UConn UVM Penn State Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU UD Binghamton University UB University of Massachusetts-Lowell Fordham Northeastern| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Syracuse | ||
| 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 Syracuse based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 22,698 students)
UMass vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Syracuse than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($58,440.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Syracuse ($22,291 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 21.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,123 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Syracuse University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 181.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($34,737 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 31 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
UMass vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and UMass.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/