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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $119 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hunter?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter 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 Hunter College ($33,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($4,848 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 28.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($10,808 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 28.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($11,983 vs. $9,325)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 32 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hunter (47.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hunter? 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 Hunter and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than CUNY Hunter College (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,452 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($119 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/