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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 4.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at UMass than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($37,405.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UMass ($17,240 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,930 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Massachusetts Lowell (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,350 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 29 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming UMass students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UMass (63.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UMass? 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 UMass and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $100 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/