Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| 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 |
| Pine Manor College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | - |
| 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 $35,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| 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 |
| Pine Manor College | $31,660 | - | 20% | 5:1 | 93 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Average | $35,720 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 1,555 |