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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| 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 Lehman based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 13,015 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Lehman?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman 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 Lehman College ($35,515.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($4,974 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 6.1% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,896 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 6.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($11,104 vs. $10,412)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 30 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Lehman (55.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Lehman? 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 Lehman and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is the same as at CUNY Lehman College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,860 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,060)
- Lehman graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($105 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/