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Overview |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $228 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Sacred Heart University is 218.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at SHU than University of Massachusetts Boston ($46,310.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than SHU ($17,123 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 3.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,896 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 75.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($19,484 vs. $11,104)
SHU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/