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Overview |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 79% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 16,770 students)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 41.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,676.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($11,499 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($14,600 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of Illinois at Chicago (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 21.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($15,421 vs. $12,647)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 105 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UIC (3.41)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/