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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 63% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Harrisburg?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Penn State Harrisburg ($33,830.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Penn State Harrisburg ($17,240 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 7.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,930 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Penn State Harrisburg (82% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 34.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($11,983 vs. $8,882)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 154 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates of University of Massachusetts Lowell and Penn State Harrisburg have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/