Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $7,550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | $93,980 | - | - | 10:1 | 1,353 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $64,142 | 39.76% | 82% | 9:1 | 2,392 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,550 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 22 |