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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 3,142 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 219.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Arcadia than University of Massachusetts Boston ($47,590.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Arcadia ($17,554 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,250 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 171.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($34,234 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 49 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/