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GCU ASU Bridgewater State U of A UMass Suffolk University University of Maine UMass Dartmouth Buffalo State College University of Massachusetts-Lowell University at Albany- SUNY Southern New Hampshire University| Northern Arizona University | University of Massachusetts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $228 |
Diversity |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NAU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NAU | 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
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 15,586 students)
NAU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 31.9% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Northern Arizona University ($35,515.00 vs. $26,286.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($17,115 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 44.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,728 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,865 vs. $11,104)
NAU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU 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 NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU 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 NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $7,300 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $2,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,060)
- NAU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($206 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/