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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pine Manor College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | - |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | Northfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Pine Manor College | $31,660 | - | 20% | 5:1 | 93 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Tufts University | $67,844 | 9.69% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,431 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | $28,700 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |