| UCSB vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
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|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
| More$19,654 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter25.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.95% |
| Lower17.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,420 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,153 |
| Larger23,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,389 |
| Smaller2,961 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,764 |
| Smaller10 | Online Student Population | Larger4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,248 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Higher$168,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.