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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 2,485 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 182.5% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Alvernia University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($41,060.00 vs. $31,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Alvernia University ($20,696 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,090 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 166.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($28,611 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 27 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $4,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/