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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $35,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Regis College | $47,770 | 88.77% | 66% | 9:1 | 3,230 |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $62,080 | 79.48% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,667 |
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | $19,152 | - | - | 7:1 | 461 |
| Average | $35,720 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,555 |