Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 3 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 3 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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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 |
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 $40,799 for State residents and $50,410 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.32% and graduation rate is 71.33%. 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 |
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Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
Average | $40,799 / $50,410 | 72.32% | 71.33% | 14.00:1 | 4,739 |