| Maine vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#293 in National Universities #6 in Maine 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 | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,326 Maine Residents $36,756 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,966 Massachusetts Residents $36,264 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,662 Maine Residents $31,164 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,434 Massachusetts Residents $29,118 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,066 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,163 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier96.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.04% |
| Lower15.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Smaller12,029 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,598 |
| Smaller9,601 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,122 |
| Smaller2,428 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,476 |
| Smaller2,466 | Online Student Population | Larger5,089 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,717) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,032) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 778 | Number of faculty | 1,038 |
| Lower$102,600 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,503 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.