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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $178 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UTEP?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 88.8% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than The University of Texas at El Paso ($35,515.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($9,563 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 76.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($9,582 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than The University of Texas at El Paso (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 5.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($11,104 vs. $10,564)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 122 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UTEP? 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 UTEP and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $9,000 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $4,810 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,060)
- UTEP graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($178 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/