| Amherst vs. Harvard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #6 in World University Rankings #1 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$54,002 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $50,654 |
| More$50,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$47,145 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,415 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier11% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5% |
| Lower39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable82% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores |
| Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,855 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,566 |
| Smaller1,855 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,950 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 21,616 |
| - | Online Student Population | 4,087 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower95% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,837) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,574) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) |
| Faculties | ||
| 7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 273 | Number of faculties | 2,490 |
| Lower$116,777 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$182,884 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.