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 or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master, Post-Graduate |
| MCPHS University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $35,141 for State residents and $39,628 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.25% and graduation rate is 66.60%. 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 Institute of Technology | $17,550 | - | 51% | 10:1 | 463 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $56,540 | 38% | 93% | 10:1 | 2,970 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | $48,800 | 90% | 55% | 6:1 | 202 |
| MCPHS University | $35,800 | 91% | 70% | 16:1 | 7,501 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $39,449 | 70% | 64% | 11:1 | 1,355 |
| Average | $35,141 / $39,628 | 72.25% | 66.60% | 10.60:1 | 2,498 |