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2021 Best Colleges in the Boston AreaAbout this List

The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
Rating 4.12 out of 5 635 reviews
#1 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Junior: MIT is an outstanding university with numerous and diverse opportunities in research and academics. Classes at MIT are indeed difficult, with homework and associated studying consuming a large chunk of time. The beauty of this is that it pushes students to go above and beyond their previous understanding of what they believed themselves to be capable of. Additionally, the explorative and creative atmosphere which springs from the vibrancy of the student body and the faculty is second to none. There are so many chances to do great things at MIT, even as an undergrad!
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grade A+
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7% Acceptance Rate
$20,465 Net Price
1510-1570 SAT Range
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Harvard University
4 Year
Cambridge, MA
Rating 4.13 out of 5 761 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Niche User: Harvard University is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the nation and the world. The rigor and the quality of education is what gave Harvard global recognition. Although the college admissions process may be intricate, the idea of attending Harvard some day would be an astonishing achievement. Harvard University, unlike any other institution in the United States, is confined to a few scholars. The school is small, yet the name instantly gives you a stimulant to boost your self-esteem. I always favored quality over quantity. Harvard University was founded in 1636 by the General Court of Massachusetts Bay, and was named after its first donor, Reverend John Harvard. Attending this university would feed my obsession with history. I come to from a humble background, yet stepping into the shoes of these historic visionaries will be the highlight of my potential career and, possibly, my life.
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grade A+
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5% Acceptance Rate
$18,030 Net Price
1460-1570 SAT Range
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Tufts University
4 Year
Medford, MA
Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,026 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: I love this school. It's literally my home now. The students are passionate, the classes are fascinating, the professors are encouraging, and classes are academically stimulating. It's an incredible learning environment, and I feel lucky to call myself a "Jumbo." Also, the party scene is great too!
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grade A+
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15% Acceptance Rate
$26,280 Net Price
1390-1540 SAT Range
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Wellesley College
4 Year
Wellesley, MA
Rating 3.73 out of 5 588 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: I have had the best two years of my life at Wellesley College and I'm excited about what comes in the remaining two as well. It has a great environment that is both encouraging and supportive in every aspect. The size of the school is perfect. I really like the small classrooms and the ability to get to know my professors and classmates well. It also allows for detailed and fruitful discussions during the lectures and seminars. I have been in a class of eight people in my first year! Apart from academic excellence, Wellesley also offers a wide range of clubs and sports where a student can easily find a group of friends like family. I also really like the lush green beautiful campus and Lake Waban.
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grade A+
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22% Acceptance Rate
$19,805 Net Price
1360-1530 SAT Range
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Boston College
4 Year
Chestnut Hill, MA
Rating 3.63 out of 5 1,504 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Alum: Boston College is a phenomenal school academically. The social environment can be a bit difficult at times, but I still managed to find a wide variety of friends from many different backgrounds with whom I formed lasting friendships. The campus is beautiful in all seasons and, due to its smaller size, has a very communal feeling. Academically there are many options for growth and I found several professors who ended up becoming wonderful mentors throughout my college career and beyond. Overall I would recommend the school but thoroughly suggest visiting first and perhaps reaching out to former students. I would also note that, while it is close to Boston, it is not a city campus and students tend to remain on campus throughout their time at school.
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grade A+
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27% Acceptance Rate
$28,354 Net Price
1340-1500 SAT Range
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Northeastern University
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.71 out of 5 3,487 reviews
#6 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Alum: Overall, the Northeastern experience gives a good return on investment with the Co-op program, which gave me the opportunity to dip my toes into jobs and industries I was interested in. It helped me understand what I wanted to pursue and what I did not enjoy about work life. The quality of education is great overall, and challenging for most. Being in a city is a great opportunity for connection and to have experiences others may not have. There is also a thriving international community that is inviting. I would generally recommend the school, despite it not having a 'community' feeling. If you are independent, this is a great school for you. But if you need more support, this is still a great school for you. Athletics are not its strong suit but there are many opportunities for D1 athletes. Would recommend!
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grade A+
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18% Acceptance Rate
$36,479 Net Price
1390-1540 SAT Range
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Boston University
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.65 out of 5 3,420 reviews
#7 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: BU is a wonderful school located in the heart of Boston, granting students access to all the sights of the city in addition to other college students. The university has an incredible staff, clubs for every interest, and a great community feel. You never have to worry about working out because you can walk miles from one end of the campus to the other. Additionally, the campus is used for events such as concerts, and so there is always something to do outside of BU right outside your door. The only drawback is that sometimes it is hard to get that college feel because of how close the city is, but a quick visit to the BU Beach to overlook the Charles River helps one feel like they have had some time with nature. Overall, it is a fantastic school!
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grade A+
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19% Acceptance Rate
$29,479 Net Price
1340-1510 SAT Range
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Babson College
4 Year
Wellesley, MA
Rating 3.75 out of 5 353 reviews
#8 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Junior: I think Babson has been the best decision I have made. Regardless of some up and down experiences with professors(which is normal), the over experience has been very ->diverse, international-friendly, open, and encouraging. You feel supported on the campus by the faculty and professors. The ambitiousness of your fellow students keeps you moving forward as well. And housing and dining have been improving over the years. Highly recommended!
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grade A+
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26% Acceptance Rate
$28,325 Net Price
1270-1450 SAT Range
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Brandeis University
4 Year
Waltham, MA
Rating 3.5 out of 5 1,020 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Junior: Pros:
-Great people great community great professor for sure!
-Very supported staff and faculty.
-Great Admisnistration. Your voice will be heard and valued.

Cons:
-Boston winter
-The hills
-Dorms are not great(except for the village and Skyline)
-Not much to do in Waltham, but THERE IS FREE SHUTTLE TO BOSTON
-Strange buildings combination(some modern, some old)
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grade A
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30% Acceptance Rate
$37,264 Net Price
1350-1520 SAT Range
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Bentley University
4 Year
Waltham, MA
Rating 3.59 out of 5 721 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: College is a value proposition. You go there and work hard, pay for it and then see what it brings you. Bentley is an amazing place if you are smart enough to take advantage of what it has to offer. If you are going to college for good food, the arts, parties, big sports and fun....it's probably not a fit for you. There are plenty of other schools that will give you that. However, if you want to start life with a salary that can comfortably pay off your student loans, and/or give yourself a nice start in life....Bentley is hard to beat!
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grade A
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47% Acceptance Rate
$41,582 Net Price
1230-1410 SAT Range
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Emerson College
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.49 out of 5 1,096 reviews
#11 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: Emerson College is at the center of the arts world in Boston, MA. They are a very collaborative school, both the faculty and the students. Everybody is nice and supportive. The learning experience is thought out and there is easy access to everything!
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grade B+
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33% Acceptance Rate
$46,381 Net Price
1200-1410 SAT Range
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Wheaton College - Massachusetts
4 Year
Norton, MA
Rating 3.57 out of 5 642 reviews
#12 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Niche User: Wheaton College has exceeded our expectations in every way. There is nowhere else we'd rather our college student be, even though we are not in the New England area and it requires a flight in our case. The beautiful campus, the tight-knit community, the academics, support, professors, the incredible president, Dennis Hanno... I could go on and on. Wheaton truly is a special place. And that was our opinion BEFORE Covid. Seeing how carefully and responsibly they have handled this unfortunate situation has only further cemented Wheaton as a top-notch institution. If this school is not on your radar... research it. If it is on your list... GO!
Read 642 Reviews
grade B+
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74% Acceptance Rate
$29,688 Net Price
1180-1350 SAT Range
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Stonehill College
4 Year
Easton, MA
Rating 3.58 out of 5 563 reviews
#13 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Junior: I’ve been enjoying my time here!
Academically: professors are awesome. The work can range in how challenging it is but its all manageable.
Socially: it’s an awesome balance for me! I’ve found friends through living on campus, my classes, engaging in activities on campus, etc. The campus culture is polite. Campus can be quiet especially with COVID. However, I prefer a weekend to recharge or be with a few people anyways. Pre COVID, bigger parties happened but were done by 1 AM. There were also more in person events like BINGO. These still exist but distanced and outside if its nice. There are virtual events.
Area: the surrounding area is suburban. There are some restaurants/businesses to explore but ultimately it’s quiet. I wish we were close to Boston sometimes, but I ultimately feel at home on my cozy campus!
If I could change anything, I think counseling services could use more staff, diversity/inclusion needs to be more of a priority, and the food could use some improvements.
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grade B+
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68% Acceptance Rate
$35,409 Net Price
1030-1230 SAT Range
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell
4 Year
Lowell, MA
Rating 3.64 out of 5 1,298 reviews
#14 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Senior: I'm so glad I chose to go to UMass Lowell! The graphic design department has exceeded my expectations and pushed me to become the creative I am today and the employee I will soon be. You learn so much more that just the technical skills. These professors want you to be successful and do everything they can to make sure you not only get a great job, but keep it. They allow you to develop as an individual designer by encouraging your unique strengths and ideas. This is not a "template program" and is what sets our school apart. True creativity. Thank you so much!
Read 1,298 Reviews
grade B+
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73% Acceptance Rate
$18,183 Net Price
1150-1320 SAT Range
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Gordon College
4 Year
Wenham, MA
Rating 3.66 out of 5 719 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Senior: Gordon is a small liberal arts college that provides students the opportunity to develop close relationships with amazing professors! It encourages students to seek our mentors: academic, spiritual, relational, vocational, etc. and works to create a support network for each and every student. The faculty and staff are caring and dedicated to student success both at Gordon and beyond.

Gordon also works with students to allow for creative and unusual major/minor combinations that will prepare us for the work force ahead. They support students' ambitions and want to see our passions become a fruitful reality. Their commitment to student success and personal development is exceptional.
Read 719 Reviews
grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
74% Acceptance Rate
$29,047 Net Price
1060-1310 SAT Range
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Berklee College of Music
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.84 out of 5 1,105 reviews
#16 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Niche User: I have been accepted to Berklee this year for the class of '24 for Bachelor of Music Performance.
I have not studied there yet but I did do a lot of research on it and I know for certain that is where I really want to go and study for my next 4 years of education.
My Drum Kit teacher is also one of the Alumni's from Berklee and I also do have some friends there who all said that the place is amazing and everything it gives you, educational wise is just incredible.
All the facilities the place holds and the people there can make you become the best at what you want, meaning music.
Overall I really cannot wait to go there this year in Fall.
Thank you very much!

Many thanks,
Raoul Georgescu
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grade B+
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51% Acceptance Rate
$43,744 Net Price
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Simmons University
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.62 out of 5 761 reviews
#17 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Alum: I lived at home with my parents in a neighboring town when attending Simmons University. I loved being able to drive to school and parking was never an issue. Simmons is generous with financial aid and grants for transfer students. Classes are small and intimate, so relationships are built between students and professors. The campus is small so walking from building to building never takes long. The campus food is good compared to other universities. There are tons of resources available for the very diverse student body. Groceries and other necessities are within walking distance of both the academic and residential campus. There is a fitness facility neighboring the residential campus that offers group fitness classes as well as a pool. There is much to do socially, as Simmons is right up the street from Fenway Park, many restaurants, and many other universities.
Read 761 Reviews
grade B
Overall Niche Grade
73% Acceptance Rate
$30,841 Net Price
1110-1290 SAT Range
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University of Massachusetts Boston
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.49 out of 5 1,282 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Alum: I had a good time while studying for my Management and Political Science majors at UMass Boston. Overall the quality of the teaching was great, expecially for the Political Science Department. The Management classes varied greatly depending a lot on the professor. The campus is nice, with some Modern accents on some of the buildings. The WISER student records system and the Blackboard for online classes were user-friendly. The courses are relatively cheap, which is a definite plus for this school! I recommend it, but make sure your major has good professors first.
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grade B
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76% Acceptance Rate
$17,511 Net Price
1040-1220 SAT Range
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Endicott College
4 Year
Beverly, MA
Rating 3.42 out of 5 871 reviews
#19 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Junior: Endicott is a great nursing school. I love the professors and our clinical experiences are amazing! I live in Maine, so being away from home was hard at the beginning. However, the community and campus was so welcoming and it really made my transition into college much better than it would have been anywhere else.
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grade B
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69% Acceptance Rate
$36,498 Net Price
980-1160 SAT Range
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.47 out of 5 933 reviews
#20 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Senior: Wentworth is definitely an interesting college. I have had a good time at Wentworth and have been taught by some spectacular professors. Wentworth as a whole has some very questionable ways that they deal with certain circumstances that happen but I think with the change of administration etc that they have been trending towards improvement in their reactions and involvement with students. One of the main things I would love to see change at Wentworth is their meal plan, it seems like its just another way of using money directly rather than an actual meal plan while all food in the cafeteria seems to be extremely overpriced. It would be nice if there was a point system or meal swipe system like other colleges have. Academically, this school is good, you just have to know what you want from the school and to ask the correct questions and you will be set. Most people who work at Wentworth do genuinely want to help, it can just take time to get to the right people who can help.
Read 933 Reviews
grade B
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69% Acceptance Rate
$37,322 Net Price
1060-1270 SAT Range
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.47 out of 5 956 reviews
#21 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: I like how MCPHS has great diversity! Diversity is really important to me because I love to see different people and learn about different people. Also, I love how the professors are willing to move around there schedule just to help you! The campus is small but I wanted a small college and this is great! Also, there is great transportation access to this school! There are trains and buses that come straight to the college and there parking around the school if someone is driving here.
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grade B
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85% Acceptance Rate
$39,112 Net Price
1010-1240 SAT Range
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Suffolk University
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.46 out of 5 995 reviews
#22 Best Colleges in Boston Area
Sophomore: After completing my first year, I can say that Suffolk University is a great school! Undeniably, the best aspect of it is the unbeatable location. It's located in the heart of Boston, and one does not have to walk for more than a minute from campus without coming across something interesting to do or see. I was very fortunate to live in a tenth-floor dorm that overlooked the Boston Common. The academics at Suffolk are also excellent. I am a media/film production major and had lots of hands-on experience with camera and microphone equipment in class. I was also able to borrow that equipment and use it for my own projects. The professors seem to be a mixed bag; there were some that I enjoyed having and some that I would never take a class from again. Additionally, the school is very costly and specializes in the studies of politics and law. If those aspects do not bother you, then I would certainly recommend attending Suffolk University!
Read 995 Reviews
grade B
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84% Acceptance Rate
$33,105 Net Price
1020-1210 SAT Range
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Merrimack College
4 Year
North Andover, MA
Rating 3.58 out of 5 576 reviews
Senior: I enjoy Merrimack! It's environment makes every individual feel at home. The staff is there to help you succeed and learn. As an education major they are preparing their student teachers well. We are given opportunities to expand out of our comfort zone. Community is a big part of Merrimack, and we are always trying to help those around us. It is a school that keeps on growing, but never forgets its foundation.
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grade B minus
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82% Acceptance Rate
$34,378 Net Price
930-1120 SAT Range
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Emmanuel College - Massachusetts
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.49 out of 5 660 reviews
Freshman: I have just completed my first semester during the Coronavirus Pandemic. All the students at Emmanuel had to do their schooling at home. However, we were offered so many resources and the teachers were very helping in making their students succeed. I am a nursing student which is a really hard major. But I utilized all their resources and was able to get satisfactory grades this semester! Also, I want to mention that the staff that works in the disabilities center is super awesome.
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grade B minus
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78% Acceptance Rate
$29,946 Net Price
1090-1250 SAT Range
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Lasell University
4 Year
Newton, MA
Rating 3.5 out of 5 509 reviews
Niche User: My daughter went to Lasell and was able to get a full time job 4 months after graduation. The few times that I was able to visit the campus it was always very clean, friendly, and great food! We even went 10min away to a downtown area that had great food/bars. She said that she loved her whole experience and I was so comfortable having her there. The campus police were so nice and frequently around to help in any way possible. IF there was ever danger, an email would be sent out to the students and parents. I always felt in the loop. If I had more kids I would definitely send them to Lasell because my child got a great education and also made some amazing connections.
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grade B minus
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84% Acceptance Rate
$28,404 Net Price
980-1170 SAT Range
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Gordon College
4 Year
Wenham, MA
Rating 3.66 out of 5 719 reviews
Senior: Gordon is a small liberal arts college that provides students the opportunity to develop close relationships with amazing professors! It encourages students to seek our mentors: academic, spiritual, relational, vocational, etc. and works to create a support network for each and every student. The faculty and staff are caring and dedicated to student success both at Gordon and beyond.

Gordon also works with students to allow for creative and unusual major/minor combinations that will prepare us for the work force ahead. They support students' ambitions and want to see our passions become a fruitful reality. Their commitment to student success and personal development is exceptional.
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grade B+
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74% Acceptance Rate
$29,047 Net Price
1060-1310 SAT Range
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Suffolk University
4 Year
Boston, MA
Rating 3.46 out of 5 995 reviews
Sophomore: After completing my first year, I can say that Suffolk University is a great school! Undeniably, the best aspect of it is the unbeatable location. It's located in the heart of Boston, and one does not have to walk for more than a minute from campus without coming across something interesting to do or see. I was very fortunate to live in a tenth-floor dorm that overlooked the Boston Common. The academics at Suffolk are also excellent. I am a media/film production major and had lots of hands-on experience with camera and microphone equipment in class. I was also able to borrow that equipment and use it for my own projects. The professors seem to be a mixed bag; there were some that I enjoyed having and some that I would never take a class from again. Additionally, the school is very costly and specializes in the studies of politics and law. If those aspects do not bother you, then I would certainly recommend attending Suffolk University!
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84% Acceptance Rate
$33,105 Net Price
1020-1210 SAT Range
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Bentley University
4 Year
Waltham, MA
Rating 3.59 out of 5 721 reviews
Sophomore: College is a value proposition. You go there and work hard, pay for it and then see what it brings you. Bentley is an amazing place if you are smart enough to take advantage of what it has to offer. If you are going to college for good food, the arts, parties, big sports and fun....it's probably not a fit for you. There are plenty of other schools that will give you that. However, if you want to start life with a salary that can comfortably pay off your student loans, and/or give yourself a nice start in life....Bentley is hard to beat!
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47% Acceptance Rate
$41,582 Net Price
1230-1410 SAT Range
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