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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 13,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $66,358 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $66,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $17,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $33,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $51,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 41% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 34,003 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 3,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 10.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 50.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $186 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Tufts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Tufts based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 13,274 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 345.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Tufts than University of Massachusetts Boston ($66,358.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Tufts ($17,554 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 0.8% lower than costs at Tufts University ($17,512 vs. $17,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Tufts University (86% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 306.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($51,267 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 369 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Tufts (10.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Tufts? 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 Tufts and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (90% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $31,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $51,200)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $4,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,060)
- Tufts graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($186 vs. $228)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/