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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $35,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Hampshire College | $56,630 | 68.90% | 60% | 11:1 | 508 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $66,594 | 95.45% | 64% | 6:1 | 298 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Average | $35,720 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,555 |