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Overview |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 86% |
Admission |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $201 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Yeshiva University?
- Amherst College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Amherst than Yeshiva University ($63,500.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Yeshiva University ($21,367 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 20.9% lower than costs at Amherst College ($13,850 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Amherst College (86% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 89.6% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($58,693 vs. $30,955)
Amherst vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 222 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Yeshiva University (96% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $72,200)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $6,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Yeshiva University graduates. ($12,975 vs. $19,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Yeshiva University graduates. ($134 vs. $201)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/