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Overview |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $228 |
Diversity |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Becker College is 149.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Becker College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($36,300.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,800 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Becker College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($11,104 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College 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 Becker College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 46 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
Becker College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Becker College (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,600 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($228 vs. $274)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/