UMass Amherst
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst vs Boston College

Compare the rivalry schools - University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Boston College.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a Public, 4-years school located in Amherst, MA and Boston College is a Private, 4-years school located in Chestnut Hill, MA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Boston College has higher submitted SAT score (1,490) than University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1,370).
  • Boston College (16.66% acceptance rate) is tighter than University of Massachusetts-Amherst (63.52% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst (32,229 students) is larger than Boston College (15,287 students).
  • Boston College has more expensive tuition & fees of $67,680 than University of Massachusetts-Amherst($39,293).
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst has more full-time faculties of 1,452 faculties than Boston College(882 facluties).
University Of Massachusetts Amherst vs Boston College
University of Massachusetts-AmherstBoston College
LocationAmherst, MAChestnut Hill, MA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$39,293
$17,357 for Massachusetts residents		$67,680
Graduate Tuition$34,720
$17,009 for Massachusetts residents		$35,900
Test Scores1,3701,490
Acceptance Rate64%17%
Admission Yield19%35%
Student Population32,229
24,391 undergraduate		15,287
9,982 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,452 Full-time
308 part-time		882 Full-time
497 part-time
Number of Staffs5,154 Full-time
531 part-time		3,524 Full-time
665 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 112 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,636$47,075
Graduation Rate83%90%
Transfer-out Rate11%6%
Retention Rate90%95%

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