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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Boston is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 243.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at University of Scranton than University of Massachusetts Boston ($49,912.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Scranton ($17,123 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,490 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 172.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($30,218 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 79 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/