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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 52% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 304.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Columbia than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($62,570.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Columbia ($17,240 vs. $22,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 16.9% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,930 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Columbia University in the City of New York (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 409.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($61,061 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 276 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Columbia (3.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Columbia? 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 Columbia and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (93% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $52,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $55,300)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/