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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | Boston, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, 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 $35,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | $50,270 | 54.23% | 68% | 10:1 | 8,282 |
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Average | $35,540 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 636 |