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Overview |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $266 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 7,457 students)
Northeastern vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or UMass Dartmouth?
- Northeastern University is 316.8% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at Northeastern than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($59,100.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Northeastern ($19,700 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 11.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,493 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Northeastern University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 321% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($42,331 vs. $10,055)
Northeastern vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 410 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $20,500 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $2,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,875)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($266 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/