College comparison

UMass Amherst vs WPI

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UMass Amherst Amherst, MA	WPI Worcester, MA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst is more selective	60%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1310–1500	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	23,671	5,447
Avg net price	$22,383	$43,071
Median earnings (10 yr)WPI reports higher median earnings	$71,631	$103,470
Graduation rate	83%	90%
Median debt	$22,763	$27,000
Economic mobility	—	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst or Worcester Polytechnic Institute harder to get into?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is more selective: University of Massachusetts-Amherst's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and Worcester Polytechnic Institute's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Amherst vs Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1310–1500 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst and — at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.