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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,842 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNYIT?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 105.7% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($35,515.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($13,799 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,008 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 16.9% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($11,104 vs. $9,497)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (1141) is 86 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SUNYIT is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $51,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $5,475 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($16,585 vs. $22,060)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($171 vs. $228)
- More SUNYIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/