Saint Louis University and University of Massachusetts-Amherst are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Saint Louis is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Louis, MO and UMass Amherst is a four-year, public school located in Amherst, MA.
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| Saint Louis University | vs. | University of Massachusetts-Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $55,760 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$17,772
Out-Of-State$40,449 |
| 69% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 73% |
| $35,812 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $13,764 |
| 75.04 % | Acceptance Rates | 59.73 % |
| 13.86 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 17.95 % |
| 1,305 | SAT Score | 1,420 |
| 28 | ACT Score | 32 |
| 80 % | Graduation Rate | 83 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 88 % | Retention Rate | 92 % |
| 17,059 | Student Population | 31,726 |
| 796 | Number of Faculties | 1,458 |
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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