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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 281.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($35,515.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($13,951 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 31% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,896 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 40.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,104 vs. $7,907)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 38 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $940 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($228 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/