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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 1,911 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 330.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at F&M than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($68,180.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than F&M ($17,624 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 0.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,424 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Franklin and Marshall College (79% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 261.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($45,764 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than F&M (31.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or F&M? 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 F&M and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/