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Overview |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $228 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Wesley College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Wesley College ($35,515.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 42.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,864 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wesley College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($11,104 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 219 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Wesley College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,200 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $6,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $29,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($228 vs. $299)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College 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/