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NJIT RPI UMass Rutgers NYU RIT UMass Dartmouth Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 9,314 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 264.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Stevens than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($56,424.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Stevens ($17,240 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 22.6% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($13,930 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 166.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($31,949 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 143 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Stevens (46.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Stevens? 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 Stevens and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $33,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/