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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Penn State Abington Bridgewater State WCU URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester John Jay UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 70% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,196 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 3.1% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Penn State Brandywine ($30,317.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State Brandywine ($19,700 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,930 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State Brandywine (97% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 4.3% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($10,055 vs. $9,638)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 56 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UMass Dartmouth (95.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Penn State Brandywine (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $6,300 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,818)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/