Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UConn Stanford Yale Johns Hopkins UVM Princeton MIT Penn State Duke Columbia Brown Penn| Harvard University | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Harvard | UMass | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | umass.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Harvard | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $16,186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 85% |
Admission |
Harvard | UMass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Harvard | UMass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Harvard | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $248 |
Diversity |
Harvard | UMass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Harvard | UMass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Harvard based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 30,631 students)
Harvard vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or UMass?
- Harvard University is 225.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Harvard than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($52,659.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than UMass ($19,491 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 38.1% lower than costs at Harvard University ($14,123 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Harvard University (85% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 400.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($61,801 vs. $12,350)
Harvard vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 271 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UMass (3.99)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard or UMass? 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 UMass and Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (97% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $81,500 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $55,200)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($67 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/