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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Molloy College based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 4,970 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 128.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Molloy College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($36,280.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Molloy College ($17,624 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 15.1% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,424 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 74.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($22,111 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 130 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Molloy 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 Molloy College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/