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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester Elizabethtown College UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,080 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 233.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at LVC than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($47,240.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than LVC ($19,700 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,220 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 250.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($35,245 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than LVC (76.7%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or LVC? 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 LVC and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $1,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/