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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester Montclair State University UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 875 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 3.1% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($30,317.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than UMass Dartmouth ($16,594 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 27% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,984 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Penn State Worthington Scranton (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,823 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 70 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $6,300 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,818)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/