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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or URI?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 13.8% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Rhode Island ($33,830.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than URI ($17,240 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,584 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,257 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 120 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at URI (3.58)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than URI (76.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or URI? 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 URI and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,000)
- URI graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/