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Overview |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UMass | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 14.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at UMass than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($37,405.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than UMass ($19,700 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,123 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than University of Massachusetts Amherst (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,350 vs. $10,055)
UMass vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 201 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming UMass students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $6,200 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,760)
- UMass graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/