Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master, Post-Graduate |
Simmons University | Boston, 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 $45,037 for State residents and $55,452 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 59.43% and graduation rate is 82.50%. 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 |
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Bentley University | $58,150 | 57.88% | 87% | 12:1 | 5,165 |
Boston University | $65,168 | 14.37% | 88% | 11:1 | 36,714 |
Longy School of Music of Bard College | $52,950 | 89.02% | 81% | 3:1 | 315 |
Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
Average | $45,037 / $55,452 | 59.43% | 82.50% | 8.25:1 | 11,976 |