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UConn UVM Seattle U Penn State UCSD UWB Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU| University of Massachusetts Amherst | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 44% |
Admission |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $155 |
Diversity |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UMass | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or UW-Seattle?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 44.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($39,687.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than UMass ($10,603 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,123 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Washington Seattle Campus (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($14,731 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 32 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UMass vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $10,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $55,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($155 vs. $248)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/