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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard UConn| University of Massachusetts Boston | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $288 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 306.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Northeastern than University of Massachusetts Boston ($59,100.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Northeastern ($17,123 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 9.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,896 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Northeastern University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 281.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($42,331 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 380 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $5,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,875)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($228 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/