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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 2,704 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Poly?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 124.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($34,676.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($14,646 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,750 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Massachusetts Lowell (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 55.4% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($12,647 vs. $8,137)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 56 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 Poly (78.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $2,100 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $8,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($16,585 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/