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Overview |
UMass | Utah | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $155 |
Diversity |
UMass | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Utah?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 98% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at UMass than University of Utah ($37,405.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UMass ($12,399 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($11,437 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 27.4% larger than aid received University of Utah ($12,350 vs. $9,696)
UMass vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 96 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Utah? 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 Utah and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Utah (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $6,100 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,200)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($155 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/