| UMass Amherst vs. VCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$17,357 Massachusetts Residents $39,293 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,458 Virginia Residents $39,042 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,009 Massachusetts Residents $34,720 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,753 Virginia Residents $31,589 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,794 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter63.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.00% |
| Lower19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.10% |
| 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 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,229 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,082 |
| Larger24,391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller20,958 |
| Larger7,838 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,124 |
| Larger3,853 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,680 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower11% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,760 | Number of faculties | 2,893 |
| Higher$116,437 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,382 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.