| UMass Dartmouth vs. Westfield State |
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|---|---|---|
#160 in National Universities #21 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region I Universities #23 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,612 Massachusetts Residents $32,567 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,179 Massachusetts Residents $18,259 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,269 Massachusetts Residents $30,589 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,676 Massachusetts Residents $8,676 Out-of-State |
| More$9,982 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,425 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier90.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.41% |
| Lower13.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.16% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| 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 | Smaller4,588 |
| Larger5,731 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,868 |
| Larger2,237 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller720 |
| Larger1,690 | Online Student Population | Smaller515 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,190) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,724) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 578 | Number of faculty | 294 |
| Higher$115,158 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,995 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.