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Overview |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UHart | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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 UHart based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Hartford is 177.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at UHart than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($42,851.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UHart ($17,240 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,512 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 144.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,250 vs. $11,983)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 147 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UHart (3.26)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $5,700 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/