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Overview |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $258 |
Diversity |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Yale | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Yale based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 14,776 students)
Yale vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Yale University is 302.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Yale than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($62,250.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Yale ($17,240 vs. $18,647)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 32.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($13,930 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Yale University (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 430.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($63,523 vs. $11,983)
Yale vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 301 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Yale students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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-Lowell and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $63,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $55,300)
- Yale University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/