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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or JMU?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 101.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than James Madison University ($33,830.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than JMU ($17,240 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,040 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than James Madison University (82% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 18.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,983 vs. $10,081)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 63 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JMU (3.57)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or JMU? 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 JMU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/