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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 225.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at St John's than University of Massachusetts Boston ($48,500.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than St John's ($17,554 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 13.8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,512 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 167.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($33,773 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 25 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than St John's (79.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or St John's? 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 St John's and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/