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Overview |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $228 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Delaware State University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,826 students)
Delaware State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 106.6% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Delaware State University ($35,515.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($11,886 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 19.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,108 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Delaware State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 25% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,881 vs. $11,104)
Delaware State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 163 points higher than at Delaware State University (892)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Delaware State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,600 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $6,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $28,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($228 vs. $294)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/