Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northpoint Bible College | Haverhill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $35,630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | $55,392 | 42.75% | 77% | 15:1 | 5,891 |
| Fisher College | $35,013 | 74.23% | 26% | 11:1 | 1,421 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Northpoint Bible College | $14,160 | - | 31% | 9:1 | 225 |
| Average | $35,630 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,096 |