Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Massachusetts. By school type, all 10 Massachusetts are private. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 3 | Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 7 | Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Massachusetts 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.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | $59,076 | 3.24% | 97% | 7:1 | 30,631 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| 3 | Williams College | $64,860 | 8.50% | 95% | 6:1 | 2,222 |
| 4 | Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| 5 | Tufts University | $67,844 | 9.69% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,431 |
| 6 | Wellesley College | $64,320 | 13.57% | 90% | 7:1 | 2,447 |
| 7 | Boston University | $65,168 | 14.37% | 88% | 11:1 | 36,714 |
| 8 | Boston College | $67,680 | 16.66% | 90% | 12:1 | 15,287 |
| 9 | Northeastern University | $63,141 | 6.80% | 91% | 16:1 | 30,013 |
| 10 | Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Massachusettsand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.