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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | Boston, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $42,061 | 90.91% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,275 |
| Regis College | $47,770 | 88.77% | 66% | 9:1 | 3,230 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 0 |