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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $254 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | MCLA | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 938 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or MCLA?
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design and MCLA cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($27,420.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,377 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 26.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,632 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 6.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($9,044 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 70 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $1,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $591 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,250)
- MCLA graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($254 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/