univstats

Fordham vs. UMass Amherst

Request Information
Compare in Detail
change school Fordham
vs.
UMass Amherst
change school
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
Request Info
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA
Request Info
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
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$61,992Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$17,357 Massachusetts Residents
$39,293 Out-of-State
cheaper$25,954Graduate Tuitionexpensive$17,009 Massachusetts Residents
$34,720 Out-of-State
More$32,676Average Financial Aid AmountLess$11,636
Admission
Higher1,400 SAT
32 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Tighter54.13%Acceptance RateEasier63.52%
Lower10.15%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.36%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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
Smaller16,556Total EnrollmentLarger32,229
Smaller10,098Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger24,391
Smaller6,458Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,838
Smaller1,814Online Student PopulationLarger3,853
Completion & Outcomes
83%Graduate Rate83%
Lower9%Transfer-out RateHigher11%
Lower88%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,844)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,637Number of faculties1,760
Higher$134,543Average Faculty SalaryLower$116,437
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.