University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Harvard University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. UMass Amherst is a four-year, public school located in Amherst, MA and Harvard is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Cambridge, MA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | vs. | Harvard University |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst, Massachusetts | Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
In-State$17,772
Out-Of-State$40,449 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $61,676 |
| 73% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 50% |
| $13,764 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $59,539 |
| 59.73 % | Acceptance Rates | 3.65 % |
| 17.95 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 83.60 % |
| 1,420 | SAT Score | 1,550 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 35 |
| 83 % | Graduation Rate | 98 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 92 % | Retention Rate | 98 % |
| 31,726 | Student Population | 30,259 |
| 1,458 | Number of Faculties | 2,117 |
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 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 daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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