| VCU vs. UMass Amherst |
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|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,720 Virginia Residents $39,884 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,772 Massachusetts Residents $40,449 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,252 Virginia Residents $32,470 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,410 Massachusetts Residents $35,726 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,969 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier92.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter59.73% |
| Favorable21.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.95% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller28,464 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,726 |
| Smaller21,210 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,920 |
| Smaller7,254 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,806 |
| Smaller2,830 | Online Student Population | Larger3,511 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 3,047 | Number of faculty | 1,781 |
| Lower$111,084 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$132,469 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.