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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,607 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 315% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Massachusetts Boston ($60,350.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,123 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 0.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,896 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Hobart William Smith Colleges (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 299.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($44,331 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/