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Overview |
UMass | Penn State | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 44% |
Admission |
UMass | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMass | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 13.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at UMass than Penn State Main Campus ($37,405.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Penn State ($22,291 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,744 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Penn State Main Campus (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 22.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $10,066)
UMass vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 24 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State (27)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
UMass vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Penn State? 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 Penn State and UMass.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- UMass graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/