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Overview |
Amherst | U of R | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 71% |
Admission |
Amherst | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1390/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $253 |
Diversity |
Amherst | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Amherst | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or U of R?
- Amherst College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Amherst than University of Rochester ($63,500.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than U of R ($21,367 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,750 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Amherst College (71% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($58,693 vs. $39,715)
Amherst vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or U of R? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between U of R and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than University of Rochester (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $11,000 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $71,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $11,525 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($12,975 vs. $24,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($134 vs. $253)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/