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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY at Albany ($35,515.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,123 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,598 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,485 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 36 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $51,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $995 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,065 vs. $22,060)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($217 vs. $228)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/