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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $163 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 69% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 2,459 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 312.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Vassar than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($63,840.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Vassar ($17,240 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 18.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,930 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Vassar College (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 318.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($50,193 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 208 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Vassar (18.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Vassar? 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 Vassar and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (91% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,300)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $9,220 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($15,780 vs. $25,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/