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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 2,823 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 115.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($33,830.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than FDU ($17,240 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 11.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,930 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 137.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($28,436 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 163 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or FDU? 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 FDU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $2,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/