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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 301.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Syracuse than University of Massachusetts Boston ($58,440.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Syracuse ($17,123 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,896 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 212.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($34,737 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 140 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $14,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/