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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 16,658 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 118.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than SUNY at Albany ($33,830.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,240 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 12% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,930 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Massachusetts Lowell (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 4.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,983 vs. $11,485)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 106 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/