Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master, Post-Graduate |
| New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria College | $43,064 | 69.58% | 40% | 12:1 | 1,436 |
| Clark University | $55,160 | 50.32% | 76% | 9:1 | 3,770 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | $52,950 | 89.02% | 81% | 3:1 | 315 |
| New England College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 536 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |