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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 118.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Stony Brook University ($33,830.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($17,213 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 17.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,930 vs. $16,408)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell as Stony Brook University (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 3.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($11,983 vs. $11,584)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 74 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/