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Overview |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $228 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 15,586 students)
Colorado State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($35,515.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,926 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Fort Collins are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,728 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Colorado State University Fort Collins (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 3.5% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,104 vs. $10,727)
Colorado State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State 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 Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Fort Collins (1145) is 90 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Colorado State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State 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 Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,200)
- Colorado State University Fort Collins students graduate with a $1,056 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,004 vs. $22,060)
- Colorado State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($217 vs. $228)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/