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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 534 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at UNH Manchester than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($34,010.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than UMass Dartmouth ($18,923 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,968 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($10,055 vs. $7,822)
UMass Dartmouth vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 15 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $4,300 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/