- Emerson College is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Emerson College has more expensive tuition of $55,392 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($35,396).
- Emerson College has tighter acceptance rate of 46.06% than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (68.83%).
- Emerson College has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1,250).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than Emerson College (5,891 students).
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| #17 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #105 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Lowell, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,392 | Undergraduate | $16,570 Massachusetts residents $35,396 out-of-state |
| $34,352 | Graduate | $16,050 Massachusetts residents $28,426 out-of-state |
| $24,566 | Financial Aid | $10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 46.06% | Acceptance Rate | 68.83% |
| 19.53% | Yield | 26.49% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,891 | Total Students | 17,153 |
| 4,155 | Undergraduate | 12,389 |
| 1,736 | Graduate | 4,764 |
| 845 | Online Enrollment | 4,902 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) $8,710 average annual costs |
| ✔ (23 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 229 Full-time 388 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 630 Full-time 372 Part-time |
| 794 Full-time 415 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,572 Full-time 404 Part-time |
| $93,795 for Faculties $82,035 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,568 for Faculties $83,003 Part-time |