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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 1,573 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 125% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($34,788.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Roberts Wesleyan College ($17,240 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,792 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 104.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($24,493 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 130 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $11,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,775 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,225 vs. $25,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/