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Overview |
UMass | USciences | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
UMass | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | - | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UMass | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,420 students)
UMass vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 59.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at UMass than University of the Sciences ($37,405.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 24.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,123 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of the Sciences (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($12,350 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 81 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at USciences (3.63)
UMass vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or USciences? 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 USciences and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of the Sciences (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $35,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/