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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,027 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 192.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Monmouth University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($42,504.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Monmouth University ($17,123 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,873 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Monmouth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 155.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($28,366 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 18 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monmouth University? 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 Monmouth University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,701)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($228 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/