| Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Baylor |
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|---|---|---|
#89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,844 |
| cheaper$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$41,130 |
| Less$10,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier85.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.88% |
| Favorable18.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.63% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,153 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,709 |
| Smaller12,389 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,213 |
| Smaller4,764 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,496 |
| Larger4,902 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,920 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,002 | Number of faculties | 1,521 |
| Higher$117,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,296 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.