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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UC?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 33.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,676.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UC ($17,624 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,048 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (79% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 54.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,647 vs. $8,195)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 32 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UC? 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 UC and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $9,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/