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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 838 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 838 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($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 Worthington Scranton ($17,624 vs. $18,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (79% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 40.6% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,647 vs. $8,992)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 242 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates of University of Massachusetts Lowell and Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/