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Overview |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
UMA | 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 |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $228 |
Diversity |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMA | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 97.9% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Maine at Augusta ($35,515.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($9,973 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 106% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($8,200 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Maine at Augusta (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($11,104 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (40% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $21,100 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $30,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,750)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($228 vs. $235)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/