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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Becker College | Worcester, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| New England Law-Boston | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path University | $37,227 | 75.63% | 47% | 11:1 | 2,465 |
| Becker College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Harvard University | $59,076 | 3.24% | 97% | 7:1 | 30,631 |
| New England Law-Boston | - | - | - | - | 1,060 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $42,061 | 90.91% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,275 |
| Wellesley College | $64,320 | 13.57% | 90% | 7:1 | 2,447 |
| Average | $40,150 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 1,675 |