Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bridgewater State UMass Suffolk University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania University of Maine UMass Dartmouth Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Buffalo State College University of Massachusetts-Lowell University at Albany- SUNY Southern New Hampshire University LHU| University of Massachusetts Boston | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | esu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 5,143 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or East Stroudsburg University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 88.5% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,515.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than East Stroudsburg University ($17,123 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 48.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,400 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 76.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,104 vs. $6,302)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 110 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,100 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/