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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Woodland Park, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | berkeleycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $7,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $19,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.92 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $16,762 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $173 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 26% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Berkeley College-Woodland Park based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,078 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Berkeley College-Woodland Park Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Berkeley College-Woodland Park?
- Berkeley College Woodland Park is 85% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Berkeley College Woodland Park ($35,515.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berkeley College Woodland Park than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($17,068 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley College Woodland Park are 135.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($7,188 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Berkeley College Woodland Park (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berkeley College Woodland Park students is 73.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($19,263 vs. $11,104)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Berkeley College-Woodland Park? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley College-Woodland Park or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Berkeley College-Woodland Park (2.92)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Berkeley College-Woodland Park Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Berkeley College-Woodland Park? 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 Berkeley College-Woodland Park and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Berkeley College Woodland Park (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,600 more per year than Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,600)
- Berkeley College Woodland Park students graduate with a $5,298 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($16,762 vs. $22,060)
- Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($173 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley College-Woodland Park students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/