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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UB?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 118.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University at Buffalo ($33,830.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UB ($17,240 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 16.4% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,930 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University at Buffalo (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 40.6% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($11,983 vs. $8,521)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 24 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UB (67.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UB? 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 UB and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,300)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/