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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 | Wells College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 357 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Wells?
- Wells College is 128.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Wells than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($32,362.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Wells ($19,700 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,800 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 180.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($28,212 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 14 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Wells students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Wells (3.25)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Wells (87.7%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Wells? 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 Wells and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $9,500 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,500)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/