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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UofSC?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 29% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of South Carolina Columbia ($34,676.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than UofSC ($17,624 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($12,558 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Massachusetts Lowell (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 87% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,647 vs. $6,762)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 23 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than UofSC (61.5%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UofSC? 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 UofSC and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $3,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/