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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 3,082 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 64.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($35,515.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($10,022 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 84.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($9,150 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 112.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($23,589 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (40% vs. 9%)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($228 vs. $274)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/