Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Babson College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | Northfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $50,691 for State residents and $52,954 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 42.11% and graduation rate is 86.00%. 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 | $64,100 | 8.74% | 92% | 7:1 | 1,971 |
| Babson College | $54,944 | 25.35% | 94% | 16:1 | 3,684 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $58,498 | 52.30% | 85% | 10:1 | 2,342 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $60,230 | 82.06% | 73% | 12:1 | 1,701 |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | $27,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $50,691 / $52,954 | 42.11% | 86.00% | 11.25:1 | 2,425 |