Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools. 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 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | Northfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
| Boston University | $65,168 | 14.37% | 88% | 11:1 | 36,714 |
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | $24,000 | - | - | - | 1,334 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | 92.31% | 68% | 17:1 | 3,920 |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | $28,700 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |