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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Dominican College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,407 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 114.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($35,515.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Dominican College ($17,123 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,020 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Dominican College of Blauvelt (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 104.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($22,666 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 176 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Dominican 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 Dominican College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/