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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | massart.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $27,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $23,737 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $8,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 2,598 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,939 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,311.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($35,515.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($17,123 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 1.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,896 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 30.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,104 vs. $8,494)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts College of Art and Design or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 31 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Massachusetts College of Art and Design? 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $12,500 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($228 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/