- Both University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) and Westfield State University (Westfield State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- UMass Dartmouth has more expensive tuition of $31,750 than Westfield State ($17,962).
- UMass Dartmouth has tighter acceptance rate of 84.27% than Westfield State (85.25%).
- UMass Dartmouth is larger with 7,457 students than Westfield State (4,702 students).
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| #270 in National Universities #50 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #23 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| North Dartmouth, MA | Location | Westfield, MA |
UMass Dartmouth| Known as | Westfield State | |
| 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,208 Massachusetts residents $31,750 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,882 Massachusetts residents $17,962 out-of-state |
| $17,065 Massachusetts residents $30,253 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,475 Massachusetts residents $8,262 out-of-state |
| $10,092 | Financial Aid | $6,551 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 84.27% | Acceptance Rate | 85.25% |
| 19.87% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,140 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,457 | Total Students | 4,702 |
| 5,517 | Undergraduate | 3,943 |
| 1,940 | Graduate | 759 |
| 1,375 | Online Enrollment | 689 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $51,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,190) $10,543 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396) $8,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,724 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 397 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| 1,024 Full-time 182 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 669 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $103,139 for Faculties $75,779 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,676 for Faculties $57,084 Part-time |