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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $40,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Stonehill College | $54,500 | 73.44% | 79% | 12:1 | 2,543 |
| Suffolk University | $45,380 | 86.79% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,734 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | 92.31% | 68% | 17:1 | 3,920 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 1,675 |