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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester Ursinus College UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,026 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 227.5% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Arcadia than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($46,430.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Arcadia ($19,700 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 20.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,720 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 207.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($30,934 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 79 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/