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URI Bridgewater State UMass Suffolk University University of Maine UMass Dartmouth Buffalo State College SHU University of Massachusetts-Lowell Roger Williams University University at Albany- SUNY Southern New Hampshire University| University of Massachusetts Boston | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,787 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or RIC?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 53.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Rhode Island College ($35,515.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($11,014 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 26% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,414 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 47.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,104 vs. $7,537)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 142 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or RIC? 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 RIC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $860 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,060)
- RIC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($219 vs. $228)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/