Best colleges in Boston

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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 48%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,303 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1250-1410

#10. Bentley University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Undergrad enrollment: 3,661 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1390-1530

#9. Brandeis University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 20%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,720 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1380-1500

#8. Babson College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 10%
- Undergrad enrollment: 6,685 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1460-1550

#7. Tufts University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 14%
- Undergrad enrollment: not available (not available:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1440-1550

#6. Wellesley College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 16%
- Undergrad enrollment: 9,575 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1430-1540

#5. Boston College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 6%
- Undergrad enrollment: 15,857 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1460-1550

#4. Northeastern University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 11%
- Undergrad enrollment: 17,899 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1400-1520

#3. Boston University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 3%
- Undergrad enrollment: 7,316 (4:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1500-1580

#2. Harvard University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 5%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,543 (3:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1510-1580

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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