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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 13,007 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $15,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $32,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $17,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 13,993 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 9,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 13,007 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or NJIT?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 1.5% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($34,676.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($16,736 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($15,000 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Lowell (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students is 38% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($17,447 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 8 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than NJIT (66.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or NJIT? 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 NJIT and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at NJIT is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $55,300)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More NJIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/