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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $227 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 6,274% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at F&M than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($65,652.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than F&M ($23,737 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 14.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,040 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 479% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($49,177 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or F&M? 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 F&M and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,200 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/