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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 199% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at St John's than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($46,230.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than St John's ($17,240 vs. $26,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 34.9% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($13,930 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 172.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($32,626 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 117 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St John's (3.5)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than St John's (84.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or St John's? 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 St John's and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/