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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $150 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,222 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Williams?
- Williams College is 322.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Williams than University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,450.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Williams ($17,123 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,530 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Williams College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 414.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($57,121 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 387 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Williams? 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 Williams and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (95% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $22,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $51,200)
- Williams College students graduate with a $7,478 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,060)
- Williams graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($150 vs. $228)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/