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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or WCU?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 100.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,830.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than WCU ($17,240 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 2.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,930 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 120.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,983 vs. $5,443)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 125 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/