Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 2 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 2 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,478 for State residents and $31,034 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 78.50% and graduation rate is 84.00%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,439 / $36,964 | 65% | 83% | 17:1 | 31,642 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,516 / $25,104 | 92% | 85% | 16:1 | 1,637 |
| Average | $13,478 / $31,034 | 78.50% | 84.00% | 16.50:1 | 16,640 |