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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master, Post-Graduate |
| New England Law-Boston | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,350 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 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | $52,950 | 89.02% | 81% | 3:1 | 315 |
| New England Law-Boston | - | - | - | - | 1,060 |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $66,594 | 95.45% | 64% | 6:1 | 298 |
| Suffolk University | $45,380 | 86.79% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,734 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |