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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 2,189 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($40,680.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Delaware Valley University ($17,624 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,750 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 139.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($30,241 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 203 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $12,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/