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Overview |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Saint Joseph is 172% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at USJ than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($42,050.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than USJ ($17,240 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,240 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 136.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($28,311 vs. $11,983)
USJ vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 265 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USJ (3.46)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,100 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/