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Overview |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Maine College of Art is 168.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Maine College of Art than University of Massachusetts Boston ($39,100.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Maine College of Art ($17,123 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 17% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,440 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 82.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($20,227 vs. $11,104)
Maine College of Art vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Maine College of Art .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $19,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $31,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/