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Overview |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 80% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,977 students)
UMass vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 171.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Saint Anselm College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,940.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Saint Anselm College ($22,291 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 13.3% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,123 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 126.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($27,936 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and UMass.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $4,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/