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Selected Colleges Comparison

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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.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
Cambridge College Boston, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Lasell University Newton, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeBachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
Merrimack College North Andover, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $34,164 for State residents and $39,294 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 69.08% and graduation rate is 70.50%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
Cambridge College $18,072 - - 8:12,135
Lasell University $26,000 73.21% 60% 11:11,591
Merrimack College $51,786 74.63% 68% 13:15,505
The New England Conservatory of Music $58,550 37.55% 80% 5:1796
College of Our Lady of the Elms $42,061 90.91% 74% 10:11,275
Average$34,164 / $39,29469.08%70.50%9.40:12,260