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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Wright State?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Wright State University Main Campus ($30,317.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than UMass Dartmouth ($15,650 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 54.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,686 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Wright State University Main Campus (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 13.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,055 vs. $8,867)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 9 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Wright State (95.2%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Wright State? 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 Wright State and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $5,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,760)
- Wright State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/