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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 983 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $28,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $39,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 1,790 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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 8, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 983 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cooper Union?
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 181.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($44,550.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Cooper Union than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($44,550.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Cooper Union ($17,624 vs. $28,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 20.9% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($15,424 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 209.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($39,187 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,300)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $8,338 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($16,662 vs. $25,000)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/