Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools 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 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, 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 Comparison between Amherst College and similar schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Wellesley College | $64,320 | 13.57% | 90% | 7:1 | 2,447 |
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | $19,152 | - | - | 7:1 | 461 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |