| Massachusetts-Lowell vs. FIU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #98 in National Universities #6 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,565 Florida Residents $18,963 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,334 Florida Residents $24,439 Out-of-State |
| More$10,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier85.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.86% |
| Lower18.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable39.95% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,153 | Total Enrollment | Larger55,609 |
| Smaller12,389 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger45,688 |
| Smaller4,764 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,921 |
| Smaller4,902 | Online Student Population | Larger14,804 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,836) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,002 | Number of faculties | 2,368 |
| Higher$117,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$95,411 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.