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KU Bridgewater State ESU UMass Suffolk University University of Maine UMass Dartmouth Buffalo State College University of Massachusetts-Lowell University at Albany- SUNY Southern New Hampshire University Salem State University| Kansas State University | University of Massachusetts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $228 |
Diversity |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
K-State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 15,810 students)
K-State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 49.6% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Kansas State University ($36,584.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than K-State ($17,554 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 45.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,020 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 34.3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,611 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,500 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $440 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($228 vs. $232)
- More K-State 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/