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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 2,330 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 328.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at MHC than University of Massachusetts Boston ($63,904.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MHC ($17,554 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 7.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,512 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 231.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($41,823 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than MHC (38.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MHC? 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 MHC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $854 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,060)
- MHC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($219 vs. $228)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/