Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | $58,150 | 57.88% | 87% | 12:1 | 5,165 |
| Brandeis University | $64,946 | 39.41% | 87% | 10:1 | 5,581 |
| Emerson College | $55,392 | 42.75% | 77% | 15:1 | 5,891 |
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | $58,550 | 37.55% | 80% | 5:1 | 796 |
| Springfield College | $43,707 | 75.63% | 73% | 11:1 | 2,921 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |