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Overview |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 82% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
ISU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 17,153 students)
ISU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 78.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Iowa State University ($33,830.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($15,310 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 48.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($9,358 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Iowa State University (82% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 8.5% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,983 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 55 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
ISU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,132 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/