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 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Hebrew College | Newton Centre, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $37,461 for State residents and $41,387 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 79.59% and graduation rate is 61.25%. 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 | - | 42% | 9:1 | 463 |
| Hampshire College | $52,738 | 75.15% | 62% | 12:1 | 522 |
| Hebrew College | $30,000 | - | - | 1:1 | 137 |
| Simmons University | $43,062 | 83.53% | 71% | 9:1 | 6,263 |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | $63,583 | 80.09% | 70% | 6:1 | 343 |
| Average | $37,461 / $41,387 | 79.59% | 61.25% | 7.40:1 | 1,546 |