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Overview |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Hartford is 194.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at UHart than University of Massachusetts Boston ($42,851.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than UHart ($17,123 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 25% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,512 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford as University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 163.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($29,250 vs. $11,104)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 5 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,600 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/