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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MMC | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,608 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 153.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at MMC than University of Massachusetts Boston ($36,928.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MMC ($17,123 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 16.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($16,896 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 101.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($22,418 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 17 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MMC? 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 MMC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is the same as at Marymount Manhattan College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,400 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($228 vs. $242)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/