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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $67,680 | 16.66% | 90% | 12:1 | 15,287 |
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | $18,906 | - | 43% | 8:1 | 513 |
| MCPHS University | $38,850 | 88.26% | 61% | 10:1 | 6,824 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $48,899 | - | - | 16:1 | 8,264 |
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |