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Overview |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,426 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,433 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,566 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 86% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,807 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 39,758 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $228 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UC Riverside | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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
- University of California Riverside is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (26,426 students vs. 15,810 students)
UC Riverside vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 26% more expensive to attend than UC Riverside for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at UC Riverside than University of Massachusetts Boston ($42,611.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($13,533 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 11% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($17,512 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of California Riverside (86% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 71% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($21,566 vs. $12,611)
UC Riverside vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 64 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UC Riverside vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $2,951 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($19,109 vs. $22,060)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($197 vs. $228)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/