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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 9,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $54,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $54,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $29,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $62,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $20,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 9,148 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 5,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New School | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 9,434 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New School?
- The New School is 268.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($54,910.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at The New School than University of Massachusetts Boston ($54,910.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than The New School ($17,554 vs. $62,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 70.6% lower than costs at The New School ($17,512 vs. $29,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than University of Massachusetts Boston (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 62.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($20,504 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than The New School (62.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New School? 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 The New School and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,812 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,872)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($228 vs. $246)
- More The New School 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/