College comparison

University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs University of North Dakota

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Dakota is more selective	83%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1370	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,434	9,981
Avg net price	$17,163	$18,551
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Lowell, MA	Grand Forks, ND

Quick answers

Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell or University of North Dakota harder to get into?

University of North Dakota is more selective: University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and University of North Dakota's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs University of North Dakota?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1370 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell and — at University of North Dakota. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.