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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 75.1% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($33,830.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($16,834 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 Alabama at Birmingham than University of Massachusetts Lowell (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($11,983 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 50 points higher than at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Alabama at Birmingham (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than University of Alabama at Birmingham (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $8,900 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/