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 College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cambridge College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 College | $67,680 | 16.66% | 90% | 12:1 | 15,287 |
| Cambridge College | $18,072 | - | - | 8:1 | 2,135 |
| Emerson College | $55,392 | 42.75% | 77% | 15:1 | 5,891 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Tufts University | $67,844 | 9.69% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,431 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |