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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UO | ||
| 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
- University of Oregon is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UO?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 23.6% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UO than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($39,158.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UO ($17,240 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,930 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Massachusetts Lowell (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 22.7% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($11,983 vs. $9,767)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 78 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UO? 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 UO and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,300 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,101 vs. $25,000)
- UO graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/