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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,363 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Castleton State College?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Castleton State College ($30,317.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than UMass Dartmouth ($16,791 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 33% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,404 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 29.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,007 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 66 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Castleton State College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $11,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,760)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/