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 |
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Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $51,719 for State residents and $63,899 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 37.85% and graduation rate is 88.33%. 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 |
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Boston College | $67,680 | 16.66% | 90% | 12:1 | 15,287 |
Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
Average | $51,719 / $63,899 | 37.85% | 88.33% | 11.67:1 | 7,178 |