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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNCW?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 248% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($33,830.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UNCW ($17,240 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,120 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 92.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,983 vs. $6,217)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 35 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UNCW (68.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNCW? 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 UNCW and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $10,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/