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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 3,142 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 200.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Arcadia than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($47,590.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Arcadia ($17,624 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 5.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($15,424 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 170.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($34,234 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 93 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/