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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $277 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 1,325.6% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Abington ($27,420.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($20,460 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 60.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($10,694 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 12.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($9,589 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Abington (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $16,600 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,818)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/