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Overview |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $228 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 15,586 students)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 32.6% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,515.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($10,384 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,400 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,813 vs. $11,104)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 37 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,200)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,310 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,060)
- UIC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($193 vs. $228)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/