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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 686 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 120.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($35,515.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Paul Smith's College ($17,123 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,546 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 121% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($24,545 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/