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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 26% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 351 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 73.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Southern Vermont College ($35,515.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 53.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,000 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Southern Vermont College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($11,104 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 161 points higher than at SVC (894)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or SVC? 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 SVC and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Southern Vermont College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $12,600 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/