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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,080 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 224.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at LVC than University of Massachusetts Boston ($47,240.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than LVC ($17,123 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,220 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 217.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($35,245 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LVC (76.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or LVC? 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 LVC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/