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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 8,788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $12,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $20,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $19,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $12,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 9,338 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 8,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 8,788 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Stockton?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Stockton University ($36,584.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Stockton ($17,554 vs. $19,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,332 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than University of Massachusetts Boston (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 4.6% larger than aid received Stockton University ($12,611 vs. $12,052)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 19 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Stockton? 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 Stockton and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,100 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $952 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,108 vs. $22,060)
- Stockton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($218 vs. $228)
- More Stockton 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/