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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI UMass Wisconsin Illinois UMass Dartmouth Miami Minnesota| University of Iowa | University of Massachusetts Lowell | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Iowa | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 17,153 students)
Iowa vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 77.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Iowa ($33,830.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Iowa ($17,240 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,476 vs. $13,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Iowa as University of Massachusetts Lowell (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 20.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,983 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 33 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
Iowa vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More Iowa 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/