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Overview |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $228 |
Diversity |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
FSW | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 497% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Florida SouthWestern State College ($35,515.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($7,792 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 68.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,044 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 93.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,104 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW 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 FSW .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $13,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,060)
- FSW graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($93 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/