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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 3,558 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,250 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,159 | $14,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,065 | $18,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,027 | 1,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,345 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 81.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 13.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $274 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,558 students vs. 1,986 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 2,220.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,250.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,882 vs. $24,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 81.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($9,900 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 69.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($18,747 vs. $11,065)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (77.5%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (68% vs. 9%)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,500)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/