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Overview |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Washington College is 227.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($50,626.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Washington College ($17,240 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,834 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 197.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($35,683 vs. $11,983)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/