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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1295 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,478 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 5.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($35,515.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,262 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,528 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Ramapo College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 13% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,553 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 35 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $786 lower median federal student loan debt than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,846)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($228 vs. $236)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/