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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 2,485 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 175.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Alvernia University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($41,060.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Alvernia University ($17,554 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,090 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 126.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($28,611 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 57 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University 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 (83%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/