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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU Millersville University of Pennsylvania UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 460 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State New Kensington?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Penn State New Kensington ($30,317.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State New Kensington ($19,700 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 27% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,984 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 27.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($10,055 vs. $7,860)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 45 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Penn State New Kensington (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $6,300 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,818)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/