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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
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| Applied | 20,918 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $111 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Baruch?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($36,584.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($3,989 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 6.7% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($17,512 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 27.8% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($12,611 vs. $9,867)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 175 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Baruch (50.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Baruch? 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 Baruch and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $10,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $51,200)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $11,260 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($10,800 vs. $22,060)
- Baruch graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($111 vs. $228)
- More Baruch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/