Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Newton Theological School | Lexington, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Springfield College | Springfield, 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 $40,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Newton Theological School | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | $52,950 | 89.02% | 81% | 3:1 | 315 |
| Montserrat College of Art | $39,000 | - | 61% | 12:1 | 296 |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | $58,550 | 37.55% | 80% | 5:1 | 796 |
| Springfield College | $43,707 | 75.63% | 73% | 11:1 | 2,921 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 843 |