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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 1,608 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 138.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at MMC than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($36,928.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than MMC ($17,240 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 41.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,930 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 87.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($22,418 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 159 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MMC (3.45)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MMC (72.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MMC? 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 MMC and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $10,500 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/