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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell FLC Bridgewater State Colorado Mesa URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University| Western State Colorado University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 104.4% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Western State Colorado University ($30,317.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than UMass Dartmouth ($16,672 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 60.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,286 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Western State Colorado University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 9.4% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($10,055 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 61 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Western State Colorado University (91.8%)
Western State Colorado University vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Western State Colorado University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $8,200 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $4,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,760)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/