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Overview |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
FSCJ | 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 | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $228 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 15,586 students)
FSCJ vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 464.1% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($35,515.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($2,341 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 98.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($8,496 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Florida State College at Jacksonville (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 95.5% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($11,104 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ 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 FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ 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 FSCJ.
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $16,700 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $11,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,060)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($108 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/