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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.81 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or NEC?
- New England College is 3,800.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at NEC than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($40,178.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than NEC ($23,737 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 2.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,802 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 244.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($29,272 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or NEC? 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 NEC and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than New England College (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $700 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC 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/