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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 1,607 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 290.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($60,350.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,240 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 21.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,930 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Massachusetts Lowell (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 269.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($44,331 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/