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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| 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 Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 1,394% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Berks ($27,420.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($21,728 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 20% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,334 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 0.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($8,528 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 108 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Berks (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/