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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU St. Bona UNH Manchester Le Moyne College UB UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $247 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,621 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 159.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Fisher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($36,748.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Fisher ($19,700 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,666 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 120.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($22,155 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 62 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Fisher (73%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Fisher? 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 Fisher and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $1,800 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,000)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,760)
- Fisher graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($247 vs. $266)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/