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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 6,539 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Salem State University?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 1,599.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Salem State University ($33,830.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Salem State University ($17,240 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 7.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,930 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 40% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,983 vs. $8,562)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Salem State 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 Salem State University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Salem State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $10,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/