Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State University | $11,389 / $17,529 | 87.71% | 56% | 17:1 | 9,604 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 / $35,396 | 85.95% | 71% | 17:1 | 17,153 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 / $39,293 | 63.52% | 83% | 18:1 | 32,229 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $15,496 / $37,174 | 80.76% | 51% | 16:1 | 15,586 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 / $42,180 | 78.64% | 66% | 9:1 | 1,939 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |