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), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 3 | Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | Tufts University | Medford, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 7 | Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-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 $59,515 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 14.85% and graduation rate is 92.40%. 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 | $55,587 | 4.01% | 97% | 5:1 | 30,391 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $55,878 | 4.11% | 96% | 3:1 | 11,254 |
| 3 | Williams College | $59,660 | 8.83% | 94% | 6:1 | 1,987 |
| 4 | Amherst College | $61,150 | 8.74% | 92% | 7:1 | 1,745 |
| 5 | Tufts University | $63,000 | 11.43% | 94% | 10:1 | 12,219 |
| 6 | Wellesley College | $60,752 | 16.18% | 92% | 7:1 | 2,280 |
| 7 | Boston University | $59,816 | 18.65% | 89% | 10:1 | 32,718 |
| 8 | Boston College | $61,706 | 19.04% | 91% | 14:1 | 14,934 |
| 9 | Northeastern University | $57,592 | 18.38% | 91% | 14:1 | 22,905 |
| 10 | Brandeis University | $60,006 | 39.14% | 88% | 10:1 | 5,440 |
| Average | $52,417 / $59,515 | 14.85% | 92.40% | 8.60:1 | 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.