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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | Boston, MA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western New England University | Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire College | $56,630 | 68.90% | 60% | 11:1 | 508 |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The New England Conservatory of Music | $58,550 | 37.55% | 80% | 5:1 | 796 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Western New England University | $46,430 | 88.01% | 67% | 11:1 | 3,430 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 0 |