| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,202 New Hampshire Residents $39,852 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,966 Massachusetts Residents $36,264 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,932 New Hampshire Residents $30,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,434 Massachusetts Residents $29,118 Out-of-State |
| More$13,237 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,163 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier88.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.04% |
| Lower13.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.07% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller13,554 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,598 |
| Smaller11,355 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,122 |
| Smaller2,199 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,476 |
| Smaller663 | Online Student Population | Larger5,089 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher87% | 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 999 | Number of faculty | 1,038 |
| Lower$110,493 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,503 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.