University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Massachusetts Boston in Boston, MA with Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (15,575 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Massachusetts Boston is located in Boston, MA (Large City setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Massachusetts Boston is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Massachusetts Boston 15:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MMC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MMC ($17,768 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 9.1% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($19,128 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 163.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Massachusetts-Boston (about $25,962 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $15,908.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 9.8% higher at MMC than at University of Massachusetts Boston (about $3,745 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $38,125.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 94.8% larger than aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students ($27,348 vs. $14,042).

University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MMC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MMC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Marymount Manhattan College (1210) is 30 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1180).
• Incoming University of Massachusetts-Boston students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 25) as students at MMC (25).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Massachusetts Boston 1070/1290; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Massachusetts Boston 22/29; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Massachusetts-Boston - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Massachusetts-Boston Feb 15, 2027; MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (83.8%) than MMC (82.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. 6.4% at MMC.

University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Massachusetts-Boston and MMC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• 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 a median of about $6,400 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,200 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Massachusetts Boston graduates have a $1,440 lower median loan debt than MMC graduates ($22,060 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates have an estimated $14 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.