Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| William James College | Newton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | $37,227 | 75.63% | 47% | 11:1 | 2,465 |
| Berklee College of Music | $50,270 | 54.23% | 68% | 10:1 | 8,282 |
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| William James College | $10,655 | - | - | 5:1 | 897 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $64,458 | 19.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 386 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |