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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mason?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Mason than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($35,377.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Mason ($17,240 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,120 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than George Mason University (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 11.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,983 vs. $10,760)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 44 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mason? 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 Mason and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/