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Overview |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $228 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Georgia State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 15,810 students)
Georgia State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Georgia State University ($36,584.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,390 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,328 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 15.4% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($12,611 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 1 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,000 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,639 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,699)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($228 vs. $245)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/