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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $228 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 15,586 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Kentucky ($35,515.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Kentucky ($17,123 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,676 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Kentucky (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,114 vs. $11,104)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 88 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $200 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $51,000)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,750)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($228 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/