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Overview |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 79% |
Admission |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1180/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 137.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,676.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than ECSU ($17,624 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 11.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,424 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 28.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,647 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $8,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/