| UMass Amherst vs. Framingham State |
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|---|---|---|
#102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in Federal Region I Universities #42 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$17,772 Massachusetts Residents $40,449 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,920 Massachusetts Residents $18,000 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,410 Massachusetts Residents $35,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,965 Massachusetts Residents $13,470 Out-of-State |
| More$11,969 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,228 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT- |
| Tighter59.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.61% |
| Favorable17.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.49% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,726 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,002 |
| Larger23,920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,782 |
| Larger7,806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,220 |
| Larger3,511 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,070 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,972) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,670) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,781 | Number of faculty | 295 |
| Higher$132,469 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,158 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.