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Overview |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $228 |
Diversity |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UMass | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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 Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 15,586 students)
UMass vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 11.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UMass than University of Massachusetts Boston ($37,405.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than UMass ($17,123 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,123 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,350 vs. $11,104)
UMass vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 171 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,940 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($228 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/