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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,399 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 236% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($47,640.00 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 Michael's College ($19,700 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 10% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,995 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 269.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($37,162 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Michael's College? 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 Michael's College and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,600 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $2,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,760 vs. $28,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/