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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 248.5% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($49,410.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Saint Joseph's University ($19,700 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,285 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 196.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($29,822 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $15,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $49,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,752 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,760)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/