- Both University of Maine and University of Massachusetts-Lowell are public.
- University of Maine is located in Orono, ME and University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has more expensive tuition of $35,396 than University of Maine ($35,346).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has tighter acceptance rate of 68.83% than University of Maine (92.26%).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than University of Maine (1,190).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than University of Maine (12,231 students).
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| #267 in National Universities #9 in Maine | Rankings | #105 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orono, ME | Location | Lowell, MA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 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 Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,606 Maine residents $35,346 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,570 Massachusetts residents $35,396 out-of-state |
| $10,446 Maine residents $30,948 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,050 Massachusetts residents $28,426 out-of-state |
| $11,693 | Financial Aid | $10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 92.26% | Acceptance Rate | 68.83% |
| 18.83% | Yield | 26.49% |
| 1,190 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,231 | Total Students | 17,153 |
| 9,774 | Undergraduate | 12,389 |
| 2,457 | Graduate | 4,764 |
| 2,747 | Online Enrollment | 4,902 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,717) $6,018 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) $8,710 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,032 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 516 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 630 Full-time 372 Part-time |
| 2,111 Full-time 369 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,572 Full-time 404 Part-time |
| $91,510 for Faculties $53,786 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,568 for Faculties $83,003 Part-time |