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UMass UMass Dartmouth BU Wentworth Institute of Technology Penn State University of Massachusetts-Boston Northeastern UConn Bridgewater State UB URI Suffolk University| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 8,286 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 178.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Jefferson than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($43,100.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Jefferson ($17,240 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 5.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,930 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 171.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($32,486 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/