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Overview |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
U of A | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
U of A | 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 Arizona is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 17,153 students)
U of A vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 34.2% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at U of A than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($37,827.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($17,075 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,650 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 27.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($15,279 vs. $11,983)
U of A vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
U of A vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/