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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or OSU?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 42.2% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Oregon State University ($34,676.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than OSU ($17,624 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($15,075 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 27.5% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($12,647 vs. $9,922)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 84 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at OSU (3.61)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than OSU (78.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or OSU? 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 OSU and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- OSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/