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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCLA | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 938 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MCLA?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,311.8% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($35,515.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,377 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,632 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 22.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,104 vs. $9,044)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 39 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MCLA? 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 MCLA and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,599 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,659)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($228 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/