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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 6,780 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Cortland?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 110.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY College at Cortland ($36,584.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY Cortland ($17,554 vs. $18,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,210 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY College at Cortland (86% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 57% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($12,611 vs. $8,034)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,060)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($222 vs. $228)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/