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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 17,153 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Kentucky ($33,830.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Kentucky ($17,240 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,930 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Massachusetts Lowell (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 17.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,114 vs. $11,983)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 54 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
Kentucky vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/