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Overview |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | massart.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $27,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,737 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,598 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $261 |
Diversity |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
- Kentucky State University is 662.5% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Kentucky State University ($27,420.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,473 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 113% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($8,076 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 2.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($8,494 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts College of Art and Design or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 155 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
KY State vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Massachusetts College of Art and Design and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Kentucky State University (68% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $7,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $31,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,250 vs. $29,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($261 vs. $299)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/