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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 7,629 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or TCNJ?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 9.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than The College of New Jersey ($33,830.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than TCNJ ($17,240 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 1.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,930 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than The College of New Jersey (82% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 1.3% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($11,983 vs. $11,826)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 30 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/