| New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#109 in National Universities #3 in New Hampshire Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,112 New Hampshire Residents $38,882 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,498 New Hampshire Residents $30,138 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
| More$12,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.95% |
| Lower16.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 | ||
| Smaller13,953 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,153 |
| Smaller11,512 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,389 |
| Smaller2,441 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,764 |
| Smaller686 | Online Student Population | Larger4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,464) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,344) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 992 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Lower$100,361 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.