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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester LHU UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $155 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,339 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or MUW?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 82.6% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.4% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Mississippi University for Women ($30,317.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than UMass Dartmouth ($12,691 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 100.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($8,212 vs. $16,493)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as Mississippi University for Women (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 1.7% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,055 vs. $9,887)
UMass Dartmouth vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 13 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than UMass Dartmouth (95.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or MUW? 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 MUW and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Mississippi University for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $11,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $10,760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,760)
- MUW graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($155 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/