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Overview |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $228 |
Diversity |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 124.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,515.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than SCSU ($17,123 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 20% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,076 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 51.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($11,104 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 137 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
SCSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,400 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($228 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/