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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $210 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | UCO-Central | ||
| 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 UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 12,250 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UCO-Central?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 107% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Central Oklahoma ($35,515.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than UCO-Central ($17,123 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 95.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($8,628 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Central Oklahoma (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 72.9% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($11,104 vs. $6,422)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 45 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,600 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $1,667 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,060)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($210 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/