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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 6,964 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than State University of New York at New Paltz ($35,515.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than State University of New York at New Paltz ($17,123 vs. $19,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,024 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than State University of New York at New Paltz (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 43.3% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($11,104 vs. $7,749)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 69 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,800 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $3,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,060)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($196 vs. $228)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/