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Overview |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 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 |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMF | 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 Massachusetts Boston is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 68.3% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Maine at Farmington ($35,515.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($14,486 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 57% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,764 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington as University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($11,104 vs. $10,623)
UMF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF 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 UMF .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
UMF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $16,000 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More UMF 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/