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George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
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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
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
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$64,990Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$17,357 Massachusetts Residents
$39,293 Out-of-State
expensive$35,154Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,009 Massachusetts Residents
$34,720 Out-of-State
More$34,492Average Financial Aid AmountLess$11,636
Admission
Higher1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Tighter48.98%Acceptance RateEasier63.52%
Favorable22.02%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.36%
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
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller25,939Total EnrollmentLarger32,229
Smaller11,482Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger24,391
Larger14,457Graduate Student PopulationSmaller7,838
Larger4,979Online Student PopulationSmaller3,853
Completion & Outcomes
Higher84%Graduate RateLower83%
-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: 7,274)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
2,494Number of faculties1,760
Higher$140,601Average Faculty SalaryLower$116,437
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.