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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,297 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 10.5% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($38,340.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than UMass Dartmouth ($13,933 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($16,493 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than University of Connecticut Stamford (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 24.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,528 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 16 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (92.2%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $13,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $4,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,760)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/