Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
Given UMass Lowell's 85.2% acceptance rate, most academically prepared students should view this as an accessible option rather than a reach school.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For even higher admission odds, consider Salem State University with 95.6% acceptance and similar program focus just 24 miles away, producing graduates earning $56,662. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg offers 97.9% acceptance with comparable earnings of $66,125, though located in Pennsylvania.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Within Massachusetts, UMass Boston provides similar outcomes with 82.9% acceptance and median earnings of $65,865 just 28 miles away. UMass Dartmouth offers 92.2% acceptance with strong earnings of $68,804 located 73 miles south, while UMass Amherst delivers higher earnings of $71,631 though with more selective 57.8% acceptance.
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
University of New Hampshire maintains 86.9% acceptance with comparable outcomes and strong programs just 39 miles away. Roger Williams University in Rhode Island offers 87.8% acceptance with higher earnings of $70,266 though at significantly higher cost as a private institution.
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