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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $228 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 6.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($35,515.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($17,123 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,930 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 7.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,983 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 142 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/