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Selected Colleges Comparison

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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.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Brandeis University Waltham, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
New England College of Optometry Boston, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeMaster, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeBachelor, 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.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
Boston College $67,680 16.66% 90% 12:115,287
Brandeis University $64,946 39.41% 87% 10:15,581
New England College of Optometry - - - -536
Worcester Polytechnic Institute $59,070 57.48% 88% 13:17,308
Average$51,719 / $63,89937.85%88.33%11.67:17,178