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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU University of Maine UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University| University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 7,457 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 75.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than University of Southern Maine ($30,317.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than UMass Dartmouth ($12,343 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 51% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,924 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 4% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,055 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 41 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than University of Southern Maine (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $6,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,760)
- University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/