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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 493 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is 7.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than University of Massachusetts Boston ($38,340.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($12,284 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Avery Point are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,388 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Connecticut Avery Point (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($11,104 vs. $9,860)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 9 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1046)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $10,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,060)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($222 vs. $228)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/