Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Salem State University | Salem, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | Lawrence, MA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University | $11,630 / $17,710 | 87.41% | 54% | 11:1 | 4,111 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 / $35,396 | 85.95% | 71% | 17:1 | 17,153 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 / $18,961 | 92.66% | 55% | 12:1 | 6,539 |
| Worcester State University | $11,286 / $17,366 | 87.66% | 58% | 14:1 | 5,311 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | $0 / - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |