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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 888 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 1,319.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,420.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($18,142 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 32.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($12,984 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 16.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($9,886 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 67 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- 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 Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/