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Overview |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 79% |
Admission |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| 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
- Auburn University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 16,770 students)
Auburn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Auburn University ($34,676.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Auburn ($17,624 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($15,396 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Auburn University (79% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 8.6% larger than aid received Auburn University ($12,647 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 21 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/