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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Michigan State?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Michigan State than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($41,778.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Michigan State ($17,240 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($10,990 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 38% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,983 vs. $8,684)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 38 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/