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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Texas Tech?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Texas Tech University ($35,515.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Texas Tech ($17,123 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 61.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,460 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 18.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,104 vs. $9,359)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 79 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $440 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($228 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/