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 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, 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 |
| Bentley University | $58,150 | 57.88% | 87% | 12:1 | 5,165 |
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $66,594 | 95.45% | 64% | 6:1 | 298 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $62,080 | 79.48% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,667 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |