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Overview |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,200 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,200 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,214 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,827 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,937 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,785 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 2,059 students)
Emmanuel College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Emmanuel College is 209.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($46,200.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Emmanuel College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($46,200.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Emmanuel College ($17,554 vs. $33,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmanuel College are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($17,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 144.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($30,827 vs. $12,611)
Emmanuel College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Emmanuel College (80.6%)
Emmanuel College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $600 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/