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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $67 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 85% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 943 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or USMMA?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($35,515.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($4,891 vs. $17,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 147.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,104 vs. $4,489)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 165 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or USMMA? 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 USMMA and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $41,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $51,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,060)
- USMMA graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($67 vs. $228)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/