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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UW-Seattle?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 30% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Massachusetts Boston ($39,687.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($10,603 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,068 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Washington Seattle Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 32.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,731 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 203 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $14,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $51,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,060)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($155 vs. $228)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/