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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 806.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than University of Southern Mississippi ($27,420.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,427 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 51.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,338 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 9.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($9,296 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 37 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 of Southern Mississippi and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,000 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,700)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/