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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 | Touro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 11,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $15,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $25,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $11,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 1,657 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 1,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1275/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Touro College based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 11,953 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Touro College?
- Touro College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Touro College ($34,676.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Touro College ($17,624 vs. $25,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 3.2% lower than costs at Touro College ($15,424 vs. $15,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 13% larger than aid received Touro College ($12,647 vs. $11,190)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Touro College (63%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Touro College? 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 Touro College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Touro College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $15,500 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/