Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Massachusetts including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
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1 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
3 | Williams College | ✗ | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,173) | ✔ ($7,630) |
4 | Amherst College | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,000) | ✔ ($7,700) |
5 | Tufts University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,216) | ✔ ($7,636) |
6 | Wellesley College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,190) | ✔ ($9,136) |
7 | Boston University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,649) | ✔ ($6,140) |
8 | Boston College | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,619) | ✔ ($6,000) |
9 | Northeastern University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (11,278) | ✔ ($8,180) |
10 | Brandeis University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,950) | ✔ ($7,550) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Massachusetts including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
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1 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
3 | Williams College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
4 | Amherst College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
5 | Tufts University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
6 | Wellesley College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
7 | Boston University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
8 | Boston College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
9 | Northeastern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
10 | Brandeis University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Massachusetts. Among 10 best schools in Massachusetts, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
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1 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
3 | Williams College | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 19 athletic programs |
4 | Amherst College | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 14 athletic programs |
5 | Tufts University | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 17 athletic programs |
6 | Wellesley College | NAA, NCAA | - | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | - | - |
7 | Boston University | NAA, NCAA | - | Patriot League | - | 12 athletic programs |
8 | Boston College | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 17 athletic programs |
9 | Northeastern University | NAA, NCAA | - | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
10 | Brandeis University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Massachusetts including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
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1 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
3 | Williams College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
4 | Amherst College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
5 | Tufts University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
6 | Wellesley College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
7 | Boston University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
8 | Boston College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
9 | Northeastern University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
10 | Brandeis University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs