- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) is a public school while Wellesley College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Wellesley College has more expensive tuition of $64,320 than UMass Dartmouth ($31,750).
- Wellesley College has tighter acceptance rate of 22.08% than UMass Dartmouth (84.27%).
- Wellesley College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than UMass Dartmouth (1,140).
- UMass Dartmouth is larger with 7,457 students than Wellesley College (2,447 students).
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| #270 in National Universities #50 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #13 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| North Dartmouth, MA | Location | Wellesley, MA |
UMass Dartmouth| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,208 Massachusetts residents $31,750 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,320 |
| $17,065 Massachusetts residents $30,253 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $10,092 | Financial Aid | $56,816 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 84.27% | Acceptance Rate | 22.08% |
| 19.87% | Yield | 48.36% |
| 1,140 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,457 | Total Students | 2,447 |
| 5,517 | Undergraduate | 2,447 |
| 1,940 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,375 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $51,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,190) $10,543 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,190) $9,944 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $9,136 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 397 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 329 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| 1,024 Full-time 182 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,023 Full-time 154 Part-time |
| $103,139 for Faculties $75,779 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,747 for Faculties $82,643 Part-time |