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Overview |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1170/1348 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCF | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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
- University of Central Florida is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 17,153 students)
UCF vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 245.3% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Central Florida ($33,830.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($13,108 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,498 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Massachusetts Lowell (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 20% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($11,983 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF 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 UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 18 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UCF (3.64)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,400 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $6,730 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($18,270 vs. $25,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($188 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/