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UMass Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley University of Massachusetts-Lowell BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova Bridgewater State| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 4,473 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Providence?
- Providence College is 301.9% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Providence than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($56,980.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Providence ($19,700 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 0.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,493 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 208% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($30,971 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Providence? 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 Providence and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/