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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Western New England University | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | Falmouth, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Assumption University | $49,414 | 82.30% | 72% | 11:1 | 2,059 |
| Emmanuel College | $46,686 | 79.69% | 65% | 13:1 | 2,012 |
| Gordon College | $28,100 | 91.76% | 68% | 14:1 | 1,628 |
| Western New England University | $46,430 | 88.01% | 67% | 11:1 | 3,430 |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,810 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 268 |