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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 34% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 93% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Southern New Hampshire University ($35,515.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Southern New Hampshire University ($17,123 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 43.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,800 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 150.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($11,104 vs. $4,434)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $3,244 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($18,816 vs. $22,060)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($194 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/