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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | Falmouth, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,810 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 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $42,061 | 90.91% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,275 |
| Western New England University | $46,430 | 88.01% | 67% | 11:1 | 3,430 |
| Williams College | $64,860 | 8.50% | 95% | 6:1 | 2,222 |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,810 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 268 |