Suffolk University
UMass Amherst

Suffolk University vs University Of Massachusetts Amherst

Compare the rivalry schools - Suffolk University and University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Suffolk University is a Private, 4-years school located in Boston, MA and University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a Public, 4-years school located in Amherst, MA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst has higher submitted SAT score (1,370) than Suffolk University (1,190).
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (63.52% acceptance rate) is tighter than Suffolk University (86.79% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (32,229 students) is larger than Suffolk University (6,734 students).
  • Suffolk University has more expensive tuition & fees of $45,380 than University of Massachusetts-Amherst($39,293).
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst has more full-time faculties of 1,452 faculties than Suffolk University(353 facluties).
Suffolk University vs University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Suffolk UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst
LocationBoston, MAAmherst, MA
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$45,380$39,293
$17,357 for Massachusetts residents
Graduate Tuition$36,336$34,720
$17,009 for Massachusetts residents
Test Scores1,1901,370
Acceptance Rate87%64%
Admission Yield15%19%
Student Population6,734
4,381 undergraduate		32,229
24,391 undergraduate
Number of Faculty353 Full-time
266 part-time		1,452 Full-time
308 part-time
Number of Staffs948 Full-time
337 part-time		5,154 Full-time
531 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 118 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$25,800$11,636
Graduation Rate60%83%
Transfer-out Rate25%11%
Retention Rate76%90%

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