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Overview |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 86% |
Admission |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $228 |
Diversity |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
TU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 15,810 students)
TU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 101.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Towson University ($36,584.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,064 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,644 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Towson University (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 9% larger than aid received Towson University ($12,611 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 26 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,310 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,060)
- TU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($183 vs. $228)
- More TU 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/