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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % 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 | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,976 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-ESF?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($35,515.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY-ESF ($17,123 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 2.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,896 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 27.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,104 vs. $8,713)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 160 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 (80.8%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,000 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $2,310 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,060)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($204 vs. $228)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/