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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Utah?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 89.1% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Utah ($33,830.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($12,399 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,437 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 23.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($11,983 vs. $9,696)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 67 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Utah? 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 Utah and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/