- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public school while University of Hartford (UHA) is a private school.
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA and UHA is located in West Hartford, CT.
- UHA has more expensive tuition of $47,647 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($35,396).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has tighter acceptance rate of 68.83% than UHA (80.89%).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than UHA (1,190).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than UHA (5,732 students).
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| #105 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #167 in National Universities #9 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lowell, MA | Location | West Hartford, CT |
| Known as | UHA | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,570 Massachusetts residents $35,396 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $47,647 |
| $16,050 Massachusetts residents $28,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,665 |
| $10,220 | Financial Aid | $28,651 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 68.83% | Acceptance Rate | 80.89% |
| 26.49% | Yield | 11.74% |
| 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,153 | Total Students | 5,732 |
| 12,389 | Undergraduate | 3,969 |
| 4,764 | Graduate | 1,763 |
| 4,902 | Online Enrollment | 1,054 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) $8,710 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,940) $8,090 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 630 Full-time 372 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 349 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| 1,572 Full-time 404 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 915 Full-time 557 Part-time |
| $110,568 for Faculties $83,003 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,574 for Faculties $66,704 Part-time |