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 public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | Lawrence, MA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 / $39,293 | 63.52% | 83% | 18:1 | 32,229 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 / $42,180 | 78.64% | 66% | 9:1 | 1,939 |
| Worcester State University | $11,286 / $17,366 | 87.66% | 58% | 14:1 | 5,311 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | $0 / - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |