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U of A UC Riverside San Diego State UB UMass CU Boulder UCI ISU UMass Dartmouth GCU NAU USF Main Campus| Arizona State University | University of Massachusetts Lowell | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1170/1348 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 17,153 students)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 40.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Arizona State University ($33,830.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($14,808 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 5.7% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,930 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,381 vs. $11,983)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 39 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
ASU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Massachusetts-Lowell and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $2,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $4,722 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,278 vs. $25,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/