| Framingham State vs. UMass Amherst |
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|---|---|---|
#34 in Federal Region I Universities #42 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,379 Massachusetts Residents $17,460 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,951 Massachusetts Residents $38,171 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,090 Massachusetts Residents $17,460 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,625 Massachusetts Residents $33,750 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,870 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,734 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,083 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,355 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier83.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.53% |
| Lower13.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,495 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,045 |
| Smaller3,213 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,231 |
| Smaller1,282 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,814 |
| Smaller1,621 | Online Student Population | Larger4,105 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,972) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,582) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,530) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,984) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 301 | Number of faculties | 1,760 |
| Lower$85,750 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$115,252 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.