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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $270 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or ECSU?
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 448.4% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Elizabeth City State University ($27,420.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($4,120 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 97.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($8,727 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($8,877 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 242 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Elizabeth City State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $8,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $30,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,125)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($261 vs. $270)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/