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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $18,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $24,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $27,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 2,229 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 1,838 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1255 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 2,246 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 167.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($39,820.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Mount Saint Mary College ($17,554 vs. $24,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 7.5% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($17,512 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 115.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($27,222 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 73 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Mount Saint Mary College (82.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Mount Saint Mary College? 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 Mount Saint Mary College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,000 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/