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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $140 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Utah State University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 75% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Utah State University ($35,515.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($14,577 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 105.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($8,232 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Utah State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 13.2% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,104 vs. $9,808)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Utah State University (1084) is 29 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Utah State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $2,600 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($13,610 vs. $22,060)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($140 vs. $228)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/