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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 87% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 880 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 292.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Bennington than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($60,648.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Bennington ($17,240 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 27.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,930 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 310.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($49,183 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Bennington (45.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bennington? 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 Bennington and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $23,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $31,700)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/