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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1180/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 7,528 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 90.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of Southern Maine ($34,676.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($12,006 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,650 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than University of Massachusetts Lowell (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,647 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 213 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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 Massachusetts-Lowell and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than University of Southern Maine (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/