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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 8,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 147 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $9,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $96 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than CUNY Graduate Center based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 8,733 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. CUNY Graduate Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or CUNY Graduate Center?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 109.8% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($35,515.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 23.7% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($16,896 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($11,104 vs. $0)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. CUNY Graduate Center Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or CUNY Graduate Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUNY Graduate Center or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. CUNY Graduate Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or CUNY Graduate Center? 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 CUNY Graduate Center and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $12,720 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($9,340 vs. $22,060)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($96 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/