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San Francisco State USD SCU Bridgewater State UCSC Seattle U Chapman UMass UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside| University of San Francisco | University of Massachusetts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $228 |
Diversity |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
USF | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 9,212 students)
USF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of San Francisco is 286.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at USF than University of Massachusetts Boston ($57,670.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than USF ($17,554 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($17,300 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than University of Massachusetts Boston (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 157.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($32,492 vs. $12,611)
USF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 117 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $19,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/