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Overview |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,386 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,269 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,269 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,900 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,942 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 79% |
Admission |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,937 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,965 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 16,770 students)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Harvard University is 242.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($54,269.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Harvard than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($54,269.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Harvard ($17,624 vs. $17,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 32.1% lower than costs at Harvard University ($15,424 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Harvard University (79% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 413.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($64,942 vs. $12,647)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard 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 Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 300 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Harvard vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $81,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $55,300)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
- More Harvard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/