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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Durham, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 13,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $34,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $24,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $13,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 21,016 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 18,281 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 62% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 13,953 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 6.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($35,515.00 vs. $34,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($17,123 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 33.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,676 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 22.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,573 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 54 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/