Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Eastern Nazarene College | Quincy, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | $50,270 | 54.23% | 68% | 10:1 | 8,282 |
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Eastern Nazarene College | $28,610 | 61.92% | 49% | 9:1 | 535 |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Williams College | $64,860 | 8.50% | 95% | 6:1 | 2,222 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |