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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 7,011 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $15,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 3,670 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Monroe College-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 7,011 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 6.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Monroe College Main Campus ($35,515.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($9,157 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 49.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,300 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Monroe College Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,792 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $18,700 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $1,610 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,450 vs. $22,060)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($211 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/