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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell State University of New York at New Paltz Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston University at Albany- SUNY BU Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego UNH Manchester| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,182 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Purchase College?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 100.6% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at UMass Dartmouth than SUNY at Purchase College ($30,317.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than UMass Dartmouth ($19,434 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,948 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than SUNY at Purchase College (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,312 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 57 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Purchase College (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Purchase 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 Purchase College and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $8,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,760)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/