Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | Falmouth, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New England Conservatory of Music | $58,550 | 37.55% | 80% | 5:1 | 796 |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | 76.46% | 74% | 7:1 | 5,710 |
| Suffolk University | $45,380 | 86.79% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,734 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | 92.31% | 68% | 17:1 | 3,920 |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,810 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 268 |