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Northeastern BC NYU Babson UMass Tufts Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 7,457 students)
BU vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or UMass Dartmouth?
- Boston University is 330.6% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at BU than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($61,050.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than BU ($19,700 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 5.5% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,493 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Boston University (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 412.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($51,565 vs. $10,055)
BU vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 278 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming BU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $23,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/