Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
With UMass Dartmouth's 92.2% acceptance rate, admission is accessible for most qualified applicants. However, students seeking additional options or different characteristics may consider these alternatives.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
For students wanting to remain in Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers similar earnings of $71,631 just 94 miles away, though with more competitive 57.8% admission rates. University of Massachusetts-Boston provides comparable outcomes at $65,865 with 83.0% admission rates, located only 47 miles from Dartmouth. Suffolk University in Boston offers nearly identical earnings of $67,506 with 84.7% admission rates, though at higher net costs.
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
Students seeking similar admission accessibility should consider Framingham State University with 84.9% admission rates and strong in-state location, though with lower median earnings of $52,349. University of Massachusetts-Boston offers 83.0% admission rates with comparable $65,865 earnings outcomes. Lasell University provides 82.3% admission rates with similar program focus, located 51 miles away.
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