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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 7,201 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 222.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($51,140.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Saint Joseph's University ($17,624 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($15,424 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 132.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,400 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,300)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/