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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,990 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 351.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at F&M than University of Massachusetts Boston ($65,652.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than F&M ($17,123 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,040 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 342.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($49,177 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or F&M? 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 F&M and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $60 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,060)
- F&M graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($227 vs. $228)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/