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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 298 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 323.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Simon's Rock than University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,600.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Simon's Rock ($17,123 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,896 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 243.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($38,119 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $11,300 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $7,560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,060)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($149 vs. $228)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/