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