Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Massachusetts. By school type, all 10 Massachusetts are private. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 3 | Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 7 | Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Massachusetts is $52,417 for State residents and $56,944 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 17.40% and graduation rate is 93.30%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | $54,002 | 5% | 98% | 7:1 | 30,391 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $53,450 | 7% | 96% | 3:1 | 11,254 |
| 3 | Williams College | $50,450 | 15% | 96% | 6:1 | 1,987 |
| 4 | Amherst College | $60,890 | 12% | 95% | 7:1 | 1,745 |
| 5 | Tufts University | $60,862 | 16% | 94% | 9:1 | 12,219 |
| 6 | Wellesley College | $58,448 | 20% | 94% | 8:1 | 2,280 |
| 7 | Boston University | $58,072 | 20% | 89% | 10:1 | 32,718 |
| 8 | Boston College | $60,202 | 26% | 92% | 13:1 | 14,934 |
| 9 | Northeastern University | $55,452 | 20% | 90% | 14:1 | 22,905 |
| 10 | Brandeis University | $57,615 | 33% | 89% | 10:1 | 5,440 |
| Average | $52,417 / $56,944 | 17.40% | 93.30% | 8.70:1 | 13,587 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Massachusettsand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.