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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,667 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 310.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Wheaton College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($59,750.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wheaton College ($17,123 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,800 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wheaton College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 275.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($41,665 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/