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Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
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University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$54,844Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$17,357 Massachusetts Residents
$39,293 Out-of-State
expensive$41,130Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,009 Massachusetts Residents
$34,720 Out-of-State
More$26,225Average Financial Aid AmountLess$11,636
Admission
Lower1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Tighter45.88%Acceptance RateEasier63.52%
Lower17.63%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.36%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller20,709Total EnrollmentLarger32,229
Smaller15,213Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger24,391
Smaller5,496Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,838
Smaller2,920Online Student PopulationLarger3,853
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher83%
-Transfer-out Rate11%
90%Retention Rate90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,521Number of faculties1,760
Lower$99,296Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,437
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.