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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $235 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 4,702 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Westfield State University?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 1,361.8% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Westfield State University ($30,317.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than UMass Dartmouth ($18,021 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 27.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,894 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Westfield State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 45.6% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,055 vs. $6,904)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 24 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,200 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,010 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,760)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($235 vs. $266)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/