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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | WPI | ||
| 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 WPI based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 7,308 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 285.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at WPI than University of Massachusetts Boston ($56,000.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than WPI ($17,123 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,544 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 143.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($27,059 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or WPI? 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 WPI and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/