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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | necmusic.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $54,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $54,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $18,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $53,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $22,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 815 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 306 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 37.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 98% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than The New England Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 796 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New England Conservatory of Music?
- The New England Conservatory of Music is 272.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($54,210.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at The New England Conservatory of Music than University of Massachusetts Boston ($54,210.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than The New England Conservatory of Music ($17,123 vs. $53,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 9.6% lower than costs at The New England Conservatory of Music ($16,896 vs. $18,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than The New England Conservatory of Music (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New England Conservatory of Music students is 98.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($22,068 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New England Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New England Conservatory of Music or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than The New England Conservatory of Music (37.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or The New England Conservatory of Music? 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 The New England Conservatory of Music and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $14,700 more per year than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $6,940 lower median federal student loan debt than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($22,060 vs. $29,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($228 vs. $299)
- More The New England Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/