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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Fordham | ||
| 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 Fordham based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 16,556 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 268.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Fordham than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($56,920.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Fordham ($17,240 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 51.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,930 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 176.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($33,129 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 76 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Fordham (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Fordham (54.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Fordham? 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 Fordham and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Fordham 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/