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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 770/960 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $305 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Bloomfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 111% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Bloomfield College ($35,515.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bloomfield College ($17,123 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 31% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,900 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Bloomfield College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 114.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($23,850 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 200 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bloomfield College? 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 Bloomfield College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Bloomfield College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $11,000 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $7,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $29,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($228 vs. $305)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/