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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | $55,392 | 42.75% | 77% | 15:1 | 5,891 |
| Hampshire College | $56,630 | 68.90% | 60% | 11:1 | 508 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Tufts University | $67,844 | 9.69% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,431 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | 92.31% | 68% | 17:1 | 3,920 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $62,080 | 79.48% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,667 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |