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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UMass UMass Dartmouth UVM BU URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Wentworth Institute of Technology Penn State University of Southern Maine Northeastern UConn| University of Maine | University of Massachusetts Lowell | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1180/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | 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
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 11,760 students)
University of Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 32.1% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at University of Maine than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($34,740.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of Maine ($17,624 vs. $18,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 21.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,696 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than University of Massachusetts Lowell (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Maine ($12,647 vs. $11,376)
University of Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine 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 University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 107 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine 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 University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Maine is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,700)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/