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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Architectural College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Smith College | Northampton, 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Architectural College | $26,800 | - | 22% | 5:1 | 747 |
| Boston University | $65,168 | 14.37% | 88% | 11:1 | 36,714 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $60,850 | 36.36% | 91% | 10:1 | 3,083 |
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Suffolk University | $45,380 | 86.79% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,734 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |