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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 5.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Penn State Harrisburg ($35,515.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Harrisburg ($17,123 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,978 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 25% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($11,104 vs. $8,882)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 12 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($228 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/