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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 14,489 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or City College of New York?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 123.1% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than CUNY City College ($33,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($5,181 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 22.6% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,930 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 22% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,983 vs. $9,822)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 72 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than CUNY City College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $5,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,600 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/