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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 34% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 2,620 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 265% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at RISD than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($56,435.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than RISD ($17,240 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 9.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($13,930 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Rhode Island School of Design (82% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 212.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($37,480 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 76 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming RISD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than RISD (17.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RISD? 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 RISD and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,200 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,100)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/