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UConn Clemson UVM Penn State Florida UofSC Mercer Florida State Rutgers Auburn UMass Dartmouth KSU| University of Georgia | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | UMass | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1260/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $248 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Georgia | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 32,229 students)
Georgia vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at UMass than University of Georgia ($37,405.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UMass ($17,180 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 29.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($10,904 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Massachusetts Amherst (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($12,350 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 26 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UMass (3.99)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or UMass? 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 UMass and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $1,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $55,200)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,854 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,146 vs. $24,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($197 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/