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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or JMU?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 89.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than James Madison University ($35,515.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than JMU ($17,123 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 40.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,040 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 10.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,104 vs. $10,081)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 79 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or JMU? 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 JMU and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $51,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,161 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,060)
- JMU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($216 vs. $228)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/