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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 4,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $40,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $40,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $18,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $35,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $19,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 6,453 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 5,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 4,018 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 171.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($40,410.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Boston ($40,410.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($17,554 vs. $35,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 6.6% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($17,512 vs. $18,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 56.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($19,756 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104) is 49 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $11,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology 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/