Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State University | $11,389 / $17,529 | 87.71% | 56% | 17:1 | 9,604 |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 / $17,126 | 86.06% | 56% | 12:1 | 6,554 |
| Framingham State University | $11,630 / $17,710 | 87.41% | 54% | 11:1 | 4,111 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 / $39,293 | 63.52% | 83% | 18:1 | 32,229 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 / $31,750 | 95.52% | 54% | 15:1 | 7,457 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |