Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| New England Law-Boston | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools is $36,350 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | $42,970 | 89.36% | 36% | 12:1 | 2,010 |
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Hampshire College | $56,630 | 68.90% | 60% | 11:1 | 508 |
| New England Law-Boston | - | - | - | - | 1,060 |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |