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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ohio University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Ohio University Main Campus ($36,584.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Ohio University ($17,554 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 28.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,594 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Massachusetts Boston (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 46.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,611 vs. $8,616)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 53 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ohio 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 Ohio University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,060)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($211 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/