| Massachusetts-Lowell vs. UMBC |
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|---|---|---|
#89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State |
| More$10,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier85.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.55% |
| Lower18.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.08% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,153 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,991 |
| Larger12,389 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,625 |
| Larger4,764 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,366 |
| Larger4,902 | Online Student Population | Smaller969 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| 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: 3,871) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,002 | Number of faculties | 919 |
| Higher$117,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,859 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.