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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts School of Law | Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Dean College | $44,960 | 75.95% | 44% | 16:1 | 1,189 |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Massachusetts School of Law | - | - | - | - | 295 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $48,899 | - | - | 16:1 | 8,264 |
| Average | $35,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 636 |