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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Temple?
- Temple University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Temple University ($36,584.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Temple ($17,554 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,968 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than University of Massachusetts Boston (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 6.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($12,611 vs. $11,891)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Temple (82.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Temple? 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 Temple and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/