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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or UMass Dartmouth?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 193.3% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($41,586.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($19,700 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,936 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 168.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($26,987 vs. $10,055)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 36 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $5,700 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,300)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/