Boston, MA · Lowell, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 83.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,908 | $16,966 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $38,125 | $36,264 |
| Average Net Price | $17,768 | $16,530 |
| Graduation Rate | 49.0% | 65.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 15,575 | 16,598 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 15 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts 83.8% of applicants; University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83.0%. Tuition is close: $15,908 at University of Massachusetts-Boston, $16,966 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates 49% of students in 6 years. University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates 65%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Massachusetts-Lowell. It accepts 83.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Massachusetts-Lowell, on average. After aid, students pay $16,530/year versus $17,768/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Massachusetts-Lowell: 65% of students finish in 6 years. University of Massachusetts-Boston is at 49%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.