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Overview |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 82% |
Admission |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IU | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 17,153 students)
IU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 54.4% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at IU than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($37,685.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($16,234 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,228 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Indiana University Bloomington (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 15.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,983 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU 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 IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 2 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,300)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/