| UMass Dartmouth vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design |
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|---|---|---|
#160 in National Universities #21 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,612 Massachusetts Residents $32,567 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,400 Massachusetts Residents $43,400 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,269 Massachusetts Residents $30,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$26,550 Massachusetts Residents $26,550 Out-of-State |
| More$9,982 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,122 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier90.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.27% |
| Lower13.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,968 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,989 |
| Larger5,731 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,871 |
| Larger2,237 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller118 |
| Larger1,690 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,190) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 940) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 578 | Number of faculty | 327 |
| Higher$115,158 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,211 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.