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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 3,182 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Purchase College?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College 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 SUNY at Purchase College ($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 Purchase College ($17,123 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 13% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,948 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY at Purchase College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 7.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($11,104 vs. $10,312)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 27 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Purchase 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 Purchase College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $11,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $440 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($228 vs. $232)
- More Purchase College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/