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Overview |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 79% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Wesleyan University is 320.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($66,716.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Wesleyan University ($17,624 vs. $20,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 23.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,424 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Wesleyan University (79% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 411.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($64,709 vs. $12,647)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (92% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/