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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $252 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,661 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 87% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than St. Francis College ($35,515.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than SFC ($17,123 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 6.5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,896 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 55.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($17,294 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 146 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SFC? 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 SFC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,200 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,000)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,365 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,425)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($228 vs. $252)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/