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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,427 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-Potsdam?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY College at Potsdam ($35,515.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,310 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,600 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,632 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $12,100 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/