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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 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 | ||
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cambridge College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
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 | ||||
| Boston College | $67,680 | 16.66% | 90% | 12:1 | 15,287 |
| Cambridge College | $18,072 | - | - | 8:1 | 2,135 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | $24,000 | - | - | - | 1,334 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $66,594 | 95.45% | 64% | 6:1 | 298 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 1,675 |