- University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public school while La Salle University is a private school.
- UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, MA and La Salle University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- UMass Amherst has more expensive tuition of $39,293 than La Salle University ($35,570).
- UMass Amherst has tighter acceptance rate of 57.58% than La Salle University (79.27%).
- UMass Amherst has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than La Salle University (1,140).
- UMass Amherst is larger with 32,229 students than La Salle University (4,049 students).
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| #79 in National Universities #12 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #40 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Amherst, MA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
UMass Amherst| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,357 Massachusetts residents $39,293 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,570 |
| $17,009 Massachusetts residents $34,720 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,770 |
| $11,636 | Financial Aid | $24,196 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 57.58% | Acceptance Rate | 79.27% |
| 19.63% | Yield | 20.21% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 32,229 | Total Students | 4,049 |
| 24,391 | Undergraduate | 2,773 |
| 7,838 | Graduate | 1,276 |
| 3,853 | Online Enrollment | 1,293 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $57,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) $7,840 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,962) $8,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,452 Full-time 308 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 5,154 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 569 Full-time 247 Part-time |
| $115,252 for Faculties $64,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,318 for Faculties $68,084 Part-time |