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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 47% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or ASU?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 251.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Appalachian State University ($36,584.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($14,712 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 42.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,258 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Appalachian State University (86% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 64.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,611 vs. $7,677)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 102 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or ASU? 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 ASU and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,060)
- ASU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($211 vs. $228)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/