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Overview |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $228 |
Diversity |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Curry College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Curry 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Curry College is 191.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Curry College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($42,440.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Curry College ($17,123 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 0.8% lower than costs at Curry College ($16,896 vs. $17,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Curry College as University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 164.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($29,402 vs. $11,104)
Curry College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry 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 Curry College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 114 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Curry College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $500 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/