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Overview |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $228 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Quinnipiac University is 238.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Massachusetts Boston ($49,170.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Quinnipiac ($17,123 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,950 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 167.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($29,689 vs. $11,104)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 40 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $14,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/