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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | Falmouth, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley University | $32,780 | 86.23% | 61% | 10:1 | 3,406 |
| The New England Conservatory of Music | $58,550 | 37.55% | 80% | 5:1 | 796 |
| Northeastern University | $63,141 | 6.80% | 91% | 16:1 | 30,013 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| National Graduate School of Quality Management | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education | $19,152 | - | - | 7:1 | 461 |
| Average | $11,810 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 268 |