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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 5,232 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 263.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($57,659.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Pratt Institute ($17,624 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 8.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($15,424 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Pratt Institute Main (79% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 99.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($25,213 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 112 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,100 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/