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Overview |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,527 students)
UMass vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 258.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Ursinus College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($58,016.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Ursinus College ($22,291 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 3.5% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($14,123 vs. $14,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 224.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($40,075 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and UMass.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $2,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/