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Overview |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,477 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,921 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,060 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 2,517 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1260 | 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 |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 1,527 students)
Lasell College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Lasell College is 74.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Lasell College ($36,584.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Lasell College ($17,554 vs. $28,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lasell College are 29.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 176.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($34,921 vs. $12,611)
Lasell College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell 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 Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 89 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Lasell College (82.3%)
Lasell College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/