UMass Amherst vs. Nevada-Reno

The following statements compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst and University of Nevada-Reno with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UMass Amherst's tuition ($39,293) is more expensive than Nevada-Reno ($25,950).
  • UMass Amherst's acceptance rate (57.77%) is lower than Nevada-Reno (85.31%).
  • Nevada-Reno has higher yield (39.54%) than UMass Amherst (18.15%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,390.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • UMass Amherst (32,229 students) is larger than Nevada-Reno (20,945 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UMass Amherst ($11,636) has higher amount of financial aid than Nevada-Reno ($7,481).
  • UMass Amherst's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Nevada-Reno (61%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,357 In-State
$39,293 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,636
Test Scores
1,390 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
57.77% Acceptance Rate
18.15% Yield
Enrollment
24,391 Undergraduate
7,838 Graduate
3,853 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,452 Faculties (full-time)
5,154 Staffs (full-time)
$115,252 Faculty Salary
$64,812 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,154 annual charge
-14,465 capacity
University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno

Public, 4 years • Reno, NV #84 National Universities, #1 in Nevada more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,994 In-State
$25,950 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,481
Test Scores
Admission
85.31% Acceptance Rate
39.54% Yield
Enrollment
16,973 Undergraduate
3,972 Graduate
1,492 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
953 Faculties (full-time)
3,391 Staffs (full-time)
$93,304 Faculty Salary
$69,022 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,444 annual charge
-3,291 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,297 annual charge
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