| MCLA vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
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#25 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,884 Massachusetts Residents $20,559 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,638 Massachusetts Residents $7,853 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,643 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier92.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.95% |
| Lower13.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller938 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,153 |
| Smaller838 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,389 |
| Smaller100 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,764 |
| Smaller78 | Online Student Population | Larger4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,020) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,032) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 135 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Lower$84,002 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.