| Massachusetts-Lowell vs. New Hampshire-Main Campus |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #109 in National Universities #3 in New Hampshire 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,966 Massachusetts Residents $36,264 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$19,202 New Hampshire Residents $39,852 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,434 Massachusetts Residents $29,118 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,932 New Hampshire Residents $30,912 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,163 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,237 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter83.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.16% |
| Favorable18.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.96% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,598 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,554 |
| Larger12,122 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,355 |
| Larger4,476 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,199 |
| Larger5,089 | Online Student Population | Smaller663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| 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: 6,464) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,344) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,038 | Number of faculty | 999 |
| Higher$128,503 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,493 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.