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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, 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 $40,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Stonehill College | $54,500 | 73.44% | 79% | 12:1 | 2,543 |
| Western New England University | $46,430 | 88.01% | 67% | 11:1 | 3,430 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 1,675 |