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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 888 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 0.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($35,515.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,123 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 30.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,984 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 12.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,104 vs. $9,886)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 36 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($228 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/