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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Springfield College | Springfield, 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 $35,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | $44,960 | 75.95% | 44% | 16:1 | 1,189 |
| Emerson College | $55,392 | 42.75% | 77% | 15:1 | 5,891 |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Springfield College | $43,707 | 75.63% | 73% | 11:1 | 2,921 |
| Average | $35,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 636 |