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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 8,774 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 42.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Mercy College ($36,584.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,776 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,700 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Massachusetts Boston (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 23.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,611 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mercy? 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 Mercy and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Mercy College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,639 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,699)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($228 vs. $245)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/