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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 6,445 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Buffalo State College?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State 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 College at Buffalo ($35,515.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($13,812 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,386 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 3.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($11,104 vs. $10,756)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 154 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $10,500 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $651 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,409 vs. $22,060)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($221 vs. $228)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/