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Overview |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $228 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 125% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Western Connecticut State University ($35,515.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,862 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 16% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,568 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 22.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,104 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
WestConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at University of Massachusetts Boston (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/