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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,403 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 3,506.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Nichols than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($37,150.00 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 Nichols ($23,737 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 21.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,110 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 212.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($26,515 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Nichols College (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/