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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 100.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than SUNY at Albany ($30,317.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than UMass Dartmouth ($17,714 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,598 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than SUNY at Albany (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($11,485 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 66 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $6,800 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $49,000)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,695 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,760)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/