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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 14,088 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 5.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at UVM than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($41,280.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UVM ($17,240 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,354 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 60.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($19,189 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 14 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming UVM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman UVM 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 UVM (59.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UVM? 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 UVM and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/