College comparison

University of Massachusetts-Boston vs University of Rhode Island

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Rhode Island is more selective	84%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1290	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,512	13,381
Avg net price	$17,707	$21,440
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Boston, MA	Kingston, RI

Quick answers

Is University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Rhode Island harder to get into?

University of Rhode Island is more selective: University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate is approximately 84% and University of Rhode Island's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston vs University of Rhode Island?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1290 at University of Massachusetts-Boston and 1020–1280 at University of Rhode Island. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.