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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Western State Colorado University Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester Colorado Mesa UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Colorado State| Fort Lewis College | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $266 |
Diversity |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FLC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 96.9% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Fort Lewis College ($30,317.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than UMass Dartmouth ($15,685 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,554 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Fort Lewis College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 41.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,215 vs. $10,055)
FLC vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or FLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 13 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at FLC (3.3)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Fort Lewis College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $10,000 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $6,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,760)
- FLC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/