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Overview |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 82% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 125.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Wichita State University ($33,830.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($13,553 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,610 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Wichita State University (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 68.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,983 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 108 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
WSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Wichita State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $11,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/