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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | The New School | ||
| 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 The New School based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 10,108 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or The New School?
- The New School is 242.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at The New School than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($52,926.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than The New School ($17,240 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 93.1% lower than costs at The New School ($13,930 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than University of Massachusetts Lowell (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 79.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($21,504 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at The New School (3.59)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than The New School (57.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or The New School? 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 The New School and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $2,600 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $1,128 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,872 vs. $25,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More The New School graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/