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Overview |
UMass | UB | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
UMass | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMass | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMass | UB | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UMass | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMass | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 31,810 students)
UMass vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or UB?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 134.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at UMass than University at Buffalo ($38,527.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than UMass ($20,511 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 12.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,869 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University at Buffalo (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 23.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($12,343 vs. $9,996)
UMass vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 53 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or UB? 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 UB and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $3,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- UB graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/