Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | Lawrence, MA | Public, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | $11,630 / $17,710 | 87.41% | 54% | 11:1 | 4,111 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 / $42,180 | 78.64% | 66% | 9:1 | 1,939 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,816 / $23,910 | 89.40% | 79% | 12:1 | 1,425 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 / $31,750 | 95.52% | 54% | 15:1 | 7,457 |
| Westfield State University | $11,882 / $17,962 | 81.51% | 59% | 14:1 | 4,702 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | $0 / - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |