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Overview |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 1,534% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 391.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Fitchburg State University ($34,676.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($15,820 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,225 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 45.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,647 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 204 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Fitchburg State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $11,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/