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Overview |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $117 |
Diversity |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMass | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 14,489 students)
UMass vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or City College of New York?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 133.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at UMass than CUNY City College ($37,405.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UMass ($5,181 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 20.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,123 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 25.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($12,350 vs. $9,822)
UMass vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 101 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than CUNY City College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $5,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($117 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/