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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 16,681 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MSU?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 165.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Montana State University ($33,830.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than MSU ($17,240 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,300 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 108.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($11,983 vs. $5,749)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 66 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MSU (3.5)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MSU (73.3%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $9,500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,800)
- Montana State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/