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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,399 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 227.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($47,640.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Saint Michael's College ($17,123 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,995 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 234.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($37,162 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $5,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $28,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($228 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/