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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babson College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Smith College | Northampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babson College | $56,032 | 22.35% | 92% | 16:1 | 3,989 |
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | $24,000 | - | - | - | 1,334 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $64,142 | 39.76% | 82% | 9:1 | 2,392 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 1,675 |