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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,131 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($14,950.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Keystone College ($35,515.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,559 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 42% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,900 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 38.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,368 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 149 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Keystone College (80.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Keystone 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 Keystone College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Keystone College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $17,800 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $33,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/