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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University Salem State University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $252 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,344 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or NSU?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 86.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.9% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Northern State University ($30,317.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than UMass Dartmouth ($17,264 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 80.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($9,150 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Northern State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 75.9% larger than aid received Northern State University ($10,055 vs. $5,715)
UMass Dartmouth vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 1 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at NSU (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than NSU (78.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or NSU? 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 NSU and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Northern State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $11,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $1,361 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,399 vs. $25,760)
- NSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/