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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 6.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($35,515.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Penn College ($17,123 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 39.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,130 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 53.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,104 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Penn 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 Penn College and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $560 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,060)
- Penn College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($222 vs. $228)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/