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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 2,919 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at DeSales University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($43,000.00 vs. $31,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than DeSales University ($20,696 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 30% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,800 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 168.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($28,789 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 29 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or DeSales 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 DeSales University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/