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Overview |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1170/1348 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 Connecticut is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 17,153 students)
UConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Connecticut is 1.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at UConn than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($38,340.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UConn ($17,240 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,622 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Massachusetts Lowell (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,678 vs. $11,983)
UConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 53 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming UConn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (83% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/