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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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 Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 9,623 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 200% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($46,380.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Seton Hall University ($17,240 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 18.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,930 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 145.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($29,443 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 52 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $55,300)
- Seton Hall University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/