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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- The Boston Conservatory is 185.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at The Boston Conservatory than University of Massachusetts Boston ($41,560.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than The Boston Conservatory ($17,123 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 2% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($16,896 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than The Boston Conservatory (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Boston Conservatory students is 57.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($17,474 vs. $11,104)
The Boston Conservatory vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,500 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/