Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| 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 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $49,407 for State residents and $59,422 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 44.84% and graduation rate is 87.25%. 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 | $56,500 | 60.94% | 88% | 12:1 | 5,158 |
| Northeastern University | $60,192 | 18.38% | 91% | 15:1 | 28,167 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $60,230 | 82.06% | 73% | 12:1 | 1,701 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $60,766 | 17.97% | 97% | 8:1 | 382 |
| Average | $49,407 / $59,422 | 44.84% | 87.25% | 11.75:1 | 8,852 |