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Overview |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 9,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #557 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $14,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $12,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 6,464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 990/1345 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMass | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| 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 of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than William Paterson University of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 9,070 students)
UMass vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 14.1% more expensive to attend than William Paterson University of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $14,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at UMass than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($37,405.00 vs. $23,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than UMass ($12,967 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,160 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey than University of Massachusetts Amherst (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 13.1% larger than aid received William Paterson University of New Jersey ($12,350 vs. $10,919)
UMass vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 236 points higher than at William Paterson University of New Jersey (990)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,700 more per year than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,500)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/