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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | CNU | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 4,559 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or CNU?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 64.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Christopher Newport University ($33,830.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than CNU ($17,240 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 16.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,990 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 49.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,983 vs. $8,022)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 42 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than CNU (85.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or CNU? 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 CNU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $8,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/