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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or VCU?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 16% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,584.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than VCU ($17,554 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,119 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Massachusetts Boston (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 1.4% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,611 vs. $12,433)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 42 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or VCU? 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 VCU and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($228 vs. $240)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/