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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $228 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 12,949 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 251.3% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Fort Hays State University ($35,515.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($13,322 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 99.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($8,481 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Fort Hays State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 106.1% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($11,104 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is the same as at University of Massachusetts Boston (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,800 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,342 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,060)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($214 vs. $228)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/