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Overview |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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 |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNH | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than UNH based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 8,819 students)
UNH vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of New Haven is 175.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at UNH than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($42,610.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UNH ($17,240 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 33.6% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,930 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 130% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($27,556 vs. $11,983)
UNH vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 131 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
UNH vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell and UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/