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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 10,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $17,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $16,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 17,779 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 13,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| 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-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| 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-Newark based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 10,809 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Newark?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Rutgers University Newark ($36,584.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($17,425 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,060 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rutgers University Newark (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 29.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,298 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 25 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rutgers University-Newark? 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-Newark and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark 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-Newark graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,215)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($228 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark 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/