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Overview |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 84% |
Admission |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 718 students)
UMass vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Penn State York?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at UMass than Penn State York ($37,405.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than UMass ($18,910 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,984 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Penn State York (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 46.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($12,350 vs. $8,440)
UMass vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 176 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming UMass students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Penn State 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 Penn State York and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Penn State York (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- UMass graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/