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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 2,729 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 275.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Lafayette College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($58,110.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Lafayette College ($17,240 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 24.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,930 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 108.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($24,981 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 97 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Lafayette College 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 a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (88% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $25,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/