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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 12,884 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Kean?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Kean University ($35,515.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($10,747 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,834 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,123 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 127 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Kean? 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 Kean and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/