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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Andover Newton Theological School | Lexington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Simmons University | Boston, 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 $44,138 for State residents and $42,296 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 44.33% and graduation rate is 82.75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $61,150 | 12% | 95% | 7:1 | 1,745 |
| Andover Newton Theological School | $14,279 | - | - | - | 11 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $56,540 | 38% | 93% | 10:1 | 2,970 |
| Montserrat College of Art | $36,450 | - | 64% | 12:1 | 362 |
| Simmons University | $43,062 | 83% | 79% | 6:1 | 6,263 |
| Average | $44,138 / $42,296 | 44.33% | 82.75% | 8.75:1 | 2,270 |