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MHC UMass UMass Dartmouth Bryn Mawr BU Wentworth Institute of Technology Penn State University of Massachusetts-Boston Northeastern Wellesley UConn Bridgewater State| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 2,873 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Smith College?
- Smith College is 278.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Smith College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($58,480.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Smith College ($17,240 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 46% lower than costs at Smith College ($13,930 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Smith College (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 309.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($49,109 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Smith College (22.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Smith College? 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 Smith College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/