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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MSU | ||
| 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
- Montana State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MSU?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 149.7% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Montana State University ($35,515.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MSU ($17,123 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 49.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,300 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 93.1% larger than aid received Montana State University ($11,104 vs. $5,749)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 76 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than MSU (73.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,940 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($228 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/