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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 7,455 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,830.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,240 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,156 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 58.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,983 vs. $7,563)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 246 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $12,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/