- University of Richmond (UR) is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public school.
- UR is located in University of Richmond, VA and UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
- UR has more expensive tuition of $62,600 than UMass Amherst ($39,293).
- UR has tighter acceptance rate of 32.97% than UMass Amherst (57.58%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than UMass Amherst (1,370).
- UMass Amherst is larger with 32,229 students than UR (3,876 students).
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| #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia | Rankings | #79 in National Universities #12 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University of Richmond, VA | Location | Amherst, MA |
UR| Known as | UMass Amherst | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,600 | Undergraduate | $17,357 Massachusetts residents $39,293 out-of-state |
| $27,852 | Graduate | $17,009 Massachusetts residents $34,720 out-of-state |
| $41,231 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 32.97% | Acceptance Rate | 57.58% |
| 24.27% | Yield | 19.63% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,876 | Total Students | 32,229 |
| 3,145 | Undergraduate | 24,391 |
| 731 | Graduate | 7,838 |
| 208 | Online Enrollment | 3,853 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $78,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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: 2,875) $6,850 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) $7,840 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 427 Full-time 200 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,452 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,154 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,252 for Faculties $64,812 Part-time |