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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,430 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 194.4% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Western New England University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($41,750.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Western New England University ($19,700 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,670 vs. $16,493)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as Western New England University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 146.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($24,781 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 55 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $10,800 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/