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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 30,298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $18,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $13,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $13,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $8,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Applied | 12,628 | 22,699 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 18,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (30,298 students vs. 16,770 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 315.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($15,850.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($34,676.00 vs. $18,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($13,768 vs. $17,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($13,864 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (79% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,647 vs. $8,150)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 104 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than UNC Charlotte (80.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,700 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/