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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $7,550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | $44,960 | 75.95% | 44% | 16:1 | 1,189 |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Northeastern University | $63,141 | 6.80% | 91% | 16:1 | 30,013 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $62,080 | 79.48% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,667 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,550 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 22 |