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Overview |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 82% |
Admission |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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 Arkansas is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 17,153 students)
Arkansas vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Arkansas ($33,830.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($16,208 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,368 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of Arkansas (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 41.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,983 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 43 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas 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 Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,900 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/