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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 74% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 3,892 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 306.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Bucknell than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($64,418.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Bucknell ($17,624 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 4.5% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,424 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Bucknell University (79% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 225.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($41,211 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 118 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Bucknell (32%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (91% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $21,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/