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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mississippi State?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Mississippi State University ($33,830.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($15,364 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 27.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($10,964 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,252 vs. $11,983)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 57 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $7,800 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/