Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $37,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | $42,970 | 89.36% | 36% | 12:1 | 2,010 |
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| MCPHS University | $38,850 | 88.26% | 61% | 10:1 | 6,824 |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $37,845 | - | 0.00% | 12.50:1 | 1,156 |