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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 5,054 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 211.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Ithaca College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($48,126.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Ithaca College ($17,240 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 14.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,930 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 147.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,677 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/