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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 13,609 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 231.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Pace University-New York than University of Massachusetts Boston ($48,152.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Pace University-New York ($17,123 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 21.2% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($16,896 vs. $20,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Pace University New York (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 205.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($33,911 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Pace University New York (1060) is 5 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Pace University-New York is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $11,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Pace University-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/