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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 30.8% | ||
| 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 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 21.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Missouri Columbia ($34,676.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of Missouri-Columbia ($17,624 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,550 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Massachusetts Lowell (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 7.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($12,647 vs. $11,734)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 6 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/