Massachusetts has a number of colleges and universities with different qualities that should be considered. From a safety standpoint, University of Massachusetts – Boston beats out Bridgewater State College with a safety score of 94.3 out of 100 to 92.1 out of 100.

The average student loan varies from school to school with Simmons College having the highest average outstanding student loan amount of $11,137. However, students are able to save some money by searching online for cheap textbooks with our textbook search engine located in the sidebar.

When determining the best overall college or university in Massachusetts, including multiple factors such as quality of education, safety, cost and student reviews – Massachusetts Institute of Technology scores highest with a 99.6 out of 100 score, followed by Amherst College (99.1) and Williams College (98.9). Surprisingly, Harvard finished 4th. For more detailed information on particular schools select from the list below:

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