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William & Mary Villanova Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell BU Vassar| Tufts University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 57% |
Admission |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $218 |
Diversity |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 3,876 students)
Tufts vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or University of Richmond?
- Tufts University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Tufts than University of Richmond ($63,804.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Tufts ($29,248 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 12.8% lower than costs at Tufts University ($14,870 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Tufts University (57% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 11.3% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($51,613 vs. $46,385)
Tufts vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 87 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than University of Richmond (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $73,900)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $3,148 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,148)
- Tufts graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($186 vs. $218)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/