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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 6,464 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Marist College?
- Marist College is 201.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Marist College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($43,900.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Marist College ($17,123 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,896 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 106.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($22,904 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Marist College (62.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Marist College? 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 Marist College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/