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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 Massachusetts Dartmouth | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 1,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $31,881 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $31,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $12,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $27,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 1,056 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($31,881.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Cairn than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($31,881.00 vs. $31,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Cairn ($20,696 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 46.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,234 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Cairn University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 66.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($17,852 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 49 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Cairn (83.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Cairn? 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 Cairn and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $12,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Cairn 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/