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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 51% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 311.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Cornell than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($65,204.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Cornell ($17,624 vs. $26,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 20.3% lower than costs at Cornell University ($15,424 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Cornell University (79% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 348.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($56,741 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 231 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Cornell (8.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Cornell? 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 Cornell and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (93% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $43,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $55,300)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/