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UMass UMass Dartmouth BU Wentworth Institute of Technology Penn State University of Massachusetts-Boston Northeastern UConn Bridgewater State UB URI Suffolk University| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 954 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($34,676.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,624 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,448 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Penn State Lehigh Valley (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 56% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,647 vs. $8,108)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 178 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of University of Massachusetts Lowell and Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/