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Overview |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,386 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,269 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,269 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,900 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,942 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 86% |
Admission |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,937 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,965 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $228 |
Diversity |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 15,810 students)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Harvard University is 264.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($54,269.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Harvard than University of Massachusetts Boston ($54,269.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Harvard ($17,554 vs. $17,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 16.3% lower than costs at Harvard University ($17,512 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Harvard University (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 415% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($64,942 vs. $12,611)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard 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 Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 442 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (97% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $85,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $51,200)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $15,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,060)
- Harvard graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($67 vs. $228)
- More Harvard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/