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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 1,944 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 3.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Penn State Berks ($36,584.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Berks ($17,554 vs. $22,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 23% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,232 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Berks (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 35.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($12,611 vs. $9,327)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 77 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($228 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/