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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,363 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Castleton State College?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Castleton State College ($35,515.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,791 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 36.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,404 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 17.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,007 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 96 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $13,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/