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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $117 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 14,489 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or City College of New York?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 109.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than CUNY City College ($35,515.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($5,181 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,896 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 13.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,104 vs. $9,822)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 70 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is the same as at CUNY City College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,660 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,060)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($117 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/