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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | $58,150 | 57.88% | 87% | 12:1 | 5,165 |
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $64,142 | 39.76% | 82% | 9:1 | 2,392 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |