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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 61% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Texas A&M?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Texas A&M than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($36,428.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Texas A&M ($17,624 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,154 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Texas A&M University College Station (79% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($12,647 vs. $11,607)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 15 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $55,300)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/