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Overview |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Quinnipiac based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 8,788 students)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Quinnipiac University is 218% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Quinnipiac than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($49,170.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Quinnipiac ($17,240 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 14.5% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,930 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 147.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,689 vs. $11,983)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 102 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/