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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WCU?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 88.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($35,515.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than WCU ($17,123 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,228 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 104% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,104 vs. $5,443)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 17 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($228 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/