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Overview |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
KU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 17,153 students)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 53.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Kansas ($33,830.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than KU ($17,240 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 37.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($10,136 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Massachusetts Lowell (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,983 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU 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 KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 52 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
KU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $700 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- KU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More KU 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/