The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • UMass Amherst is a public and Saint Joseph's University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition & fees ($51,340) than UMass Amherst ($39,293).
  • It is harder to admit to UMass Amherst than Saint Joseph's University.
  • UMass Amherst has a higher submitted SAT score (1,370) than Saint Joseph's University (1,230).
  • UMass Amherst has higher submitted ACT score (31) than Saint Joseph's University (28).
  • UMass Amherst has more students with 32,229 students while Saint Joseph's University has 7,861 students.
  • Saint Joseph's University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while UMass Amherst's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • UMass Amherst has more full-time faculties with 1,452 faculties while Saint Joseph's University has 268 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Saint Joseph's University.
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UMass Amherstvs.Saint Joseph's University
Amherst, MassachusettsLocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$17,357
Out-Of-State$39,293
2024 Tuition & Fees$51,340
77%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$11,636Average Amount of Financial Aid$25,145
63.52 %Acceptance Rates88.68 %
19.36 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.73 %
1,370SAT Score1,230
31ACT Score28
83 %Graduation Rate82 %
11 %Transfer-out Rate7 %
90 %Retention Rate86 %
32,229Student Population7,861
1,452Number of Faculties268
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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