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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Rutgers?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,830.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Rutgers ($17,240 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,909 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,785 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 28 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,300)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/