Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway School of Landscape Design | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway School of Landscape Design | - | - | - | - | 18 |
| Lasell University | $26,000 | 73.21% | 60% | 11:1 | 1,591 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $62,080 | 79.48% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,667 |
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | $19,152 | - | - | 7:1 | 461 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |