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Overview |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $228 |
Diversity |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 15,586 students)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 44.1% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Kansas ($35,515.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than KU ($17,123 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 66.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,136 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Kansas (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,140 vs. $11,104)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU 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 KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 90 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,060)
- KU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($211 vs. $228)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/