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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $217 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 586.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY at Albany ($27,420.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($17,714 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 10.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,598 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 35.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,485 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 5 points higher than at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than SUNY at Albany (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $17,100 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $38,700)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,250)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($217 vs. $261)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/