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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $221 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 College at Buffalo is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo 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 61.5% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,420.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,812 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 19.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,386 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 26.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($10,756 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 185 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $2,000 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,841 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,250)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($221 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/