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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or URI?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 5.6% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Rhode Island ($36,584.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than URI ($17,554 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,900 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Massachusetts Boston (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,803 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 22 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than URI (77.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or URI? 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 URI and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,378 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,438)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($228 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/