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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,033 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 144.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($35,515.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($17,123 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Thomas Aquinas College are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,370 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 167.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($29,710 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 113 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,200 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,000)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $440 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($228 vs. $232)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College 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/