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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 11,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #7 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $19,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $21,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $58,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 26,904 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 1,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 4.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1510/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $179 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 81% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than MIT based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 11,920 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MIT?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 300.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at MIT than University of Massachusetts Boston ($59,750.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MIT ($17,554 vs. $21,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 10.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($17,512 vs. $19,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (86% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 362.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($58,331 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 452 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than MIT (4.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MIT? 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 MIT and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (93% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $90,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $51,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,744 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($17,316 vs. $22,060)
- MIT graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($179 vs. $228)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/