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Overview |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 16,770 students)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 97.2% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Louisiana State University ($34,676.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than LSU ($17,624 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,296 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,509 vs. $12,647)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU 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 LSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 34 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,300)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $4,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,900 vs. $25,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/