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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 2,737 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY-ESF?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 124.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($34,676.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than SUNY-ESF ($17,624 vs. $19,644)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 15.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,424 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than University of Massachusetts Lowell (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 45.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,647 vs. $8,675)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 18 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $9,100 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/