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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Laboure College of Healthcare | Milton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 $35,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Laboure College of Healthcare | $33,663 | 38.83% | 100% | 7:1 | 983 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $60,850 | 36.36% | 91% | 10:1 | 3,083 |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Suffolk University | $45,380 | 86.79% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,734 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $64,458 | 19.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 386 |
| Average | $35,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 636 |