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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Curry College?
- Curry College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Curry College than Maine College of Art ($42,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curry College than Maine College of Art ($31,091 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 17.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,440 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($29,402 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Maine College of Art .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Curry College? 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 Curry College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Maine College of Art (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $31,600)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/