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Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 27.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than St Mary's College of Maryland ($33,830.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than St. Mary's ($17,240 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 1.6% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,930 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than University of Massachusetts Lowell (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 16.7% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,983 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 52 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $3,800 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,630 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/