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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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 888 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($30,317.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than UMass Dartmouth ($18,142 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 27% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,984 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State Lehigh Valley (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 1.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,055 vs. $9,886)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 6 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,818)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/