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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University Salem State University| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
UMF | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMF | 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 UMF based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 64.1% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at UMass Dartmouth than University of Maine at Farmington ($30,317.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than UMass Dartmouth ($14,486 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 53.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,764 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 5.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,623 vs. $10,055)
UMF vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UMF (94.2%)
UMF vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $13,800 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $35,200)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/