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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 718 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State York?
- Penn State York 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 York ($27,420.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($18,910 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 0.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($8,494 vs. $8,440)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 36 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn State York? 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 York and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State York (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York 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 York graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/