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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,966 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Camden?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Rutgers University Camden ($35,515.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($14,151 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 30.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,923 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rutgers University Camden (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 41.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,670 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 35 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $15,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $155 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,215)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($228 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/