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U of A UC Riverside San Diego State UB CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU NAU USF Main Campus Bridgewater State UC Davis| Arizona State University | University of Massachusetts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $228 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 15,810 students)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 31.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $11,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Arizona State University ($36,584.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,401 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona State University are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,091 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 5.2% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($12,611 vs. $11,992)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 103 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,200)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,278 vs. $22,060)
- ASU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($209 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/