Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tufts University | Medford, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | $18,906 | - | 43% | 8:1 | 513 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Northeastern University | $63,141 | 6.80% | 91% | 16:1 | 30,013 |
| Tufts University | $67,844 | 9.69% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,431 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |