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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mississippi State | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mississippi State?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Mississippi State University ($35,515.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,364 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 54.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,964 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Mississippi State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 28.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,252 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 85 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($228 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State 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/