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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1270/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $139 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 1,743 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($63,128.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Sarah Lawrence ($17,624 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 13.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,424 vs. $17,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 182.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($35,677 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Sarah Lawrence (58.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $11,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/