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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,033 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 150.4% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($35,500.00 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 Thomas Aquinas College ($19,700 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Thomas Aquinas College are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,370 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 195.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($29,710 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 83 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (88.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $1,000 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,760)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/