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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 152.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than University of Massachusetts Boston ($36,684.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($17,123 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,876 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Long Island University C W Post Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 150.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($27,862 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 45 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($228 vs. $263)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/