University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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  • Both University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) and University of Massachusetts-Lowell are public.
  • UMBC is located in Baltimore, MD and University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.
  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell has more expensive tuition of $35,396 than UMBC ($30,308).
  • UMBC has tighter acceptance rate of 60.21% than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (68.83%).
  • UMBC has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1,250).
  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than UMBC (13,991 students).
University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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#141 in National Universities
#5 in Maryland
Rankings#105 in National Universities
#19 in Massachusetts
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Baltimore, MDLocationLowell, MA
UMBCKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,952 Maryland residents
$30,308 out-of-state
Undergraduate$16,570 Massachusetts residents
$35,396 out-of-state
$15,840 Maryland residents
$25,146 out-of-state
Graduate$16,050 Massachusetts residents
$28,426 out-of-state
$9,265Financial Aid$10,220
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$50 graduate
60.21%Acceptance Rate68.83%
26.28%Yield26.49%
1,300 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,250 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
13,991Total Students17,153
10,625Undergraduate12,389
3,366Graduate4,764
969Online Enrollment4,902
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
70%Graduation Rate71%
13%Transfer-out Rate
86%Retention Rate84%
$59,600Average Earning after Graduation$57,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871)
$7,750 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570)
$8,710 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,252 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
564 Full-time
355 Part-time
Number of Faculties630 Full-time
372 Part-time
2,001 Full-time
411 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,572 Full-time
404 Part-time
$97,301 for Faculties
$76,198 Part-time
Average Salary$110,568 for Faculties
$83,003 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023