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RPI Clarkson UMass UB Binghamton University Stevens UMass Dartmouth Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 49% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 16,615 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 247.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at RIT than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($53,720.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than RIT ($17,240 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 7.5% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,930 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 143% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,122 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 54 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming RIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than RIT (67.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or RIT ? 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 RIT and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/