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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| New England Law-Boston | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | $44,960 | 75.95% | 44% | 16:1 | 1,189 |
| Fisher College | $35,013 | 74.23% | 26% | 11:1 | 1,421 |
| Hampshire College | $56,630 | 68.90% | 60% | 11:1 | 508 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| New England Law-Boston | - | - | - | - | 1,060 |
| Average | $35,720 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,555 |