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Overview |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 86% |
Admission |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $228 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Boston College is 345.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at BC than University of Massachusetts Boston ($66,410.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than BC ($17,554 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 5.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($17,512 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Boston College (86% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 305.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($51,099 vs. $12,611)
BC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 325 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (91% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $39,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $51,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $3,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,060)
- BC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($196 vs. $228)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/