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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 3,348 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alfred State College?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($35,515.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Alfred State College ($17,123 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 24.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,620 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 25.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,104 vs. $8,830)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 39 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $7,186 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($14,874 vs. $22,060)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($153 vs. $228)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/