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Overview |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | New London, Connecticut | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,037 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscga.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 420 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1365 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $228 |
Diversity |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 14% | ||
Campus |
United States Coast Guard Academy | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 United States Coast Guard Academy based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,037 students)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, United States Coast Guard Academy or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is ?% more expensive to attend than United States Coast Guard Academy for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than United States Coast Guard Academy ($35,515.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than United States Coast Guard Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received United States Coast Guard Academy ($11,104 vs. $0)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, United States Coast Guard Academy 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 United States Coast Guard Academy .
- Accepted freshman United States Coast Guard Academy students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than United States Coast Guard Academy (23.9%)
United States Coast Guard Academy vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, United States Coast Guard Academy 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 United States Coast Guard Academy.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/