| Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Salem State |
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|---|---|---|
#89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region I Universities #30 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,966 Massachusetts Residents $36,264 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,338 Massachusetts Residents $19,531 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,434 Massachusetts Residents $29,118 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,360 Massachusetts Residents $11,069 Out-of-State |
| More$11,163 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,277 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter83.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.88% |
| Favorable18.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.25% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| 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 | ||
| Larger16,598 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,230 |
| Larger12,122 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,867 |
| Larger4,476 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,363 |
| Larger5,089 | Online Student Population | Smaller836 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,706) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,038 | Number of faculty | 723 |
| Higher$128,503 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,243 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.