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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 2,704 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Poly?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 110.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,584.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($14,646 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,750 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Massachusetts Boston (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 55% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($12,611 vs. $8,137)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 86 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 Poly (78.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Poly is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $51,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $5,475 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($16,585 vs. $22,060)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($171 vs. $228)
- More SUNY Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/