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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 597 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,250 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,159 | $26,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,065 | $24,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,027 | 939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,345 | 852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 597 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 3,008% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Paul Smith's College than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($32,012.00 vs. $28,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Paul Smith's College ($24,159 vs. $26,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 11.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,106 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 121.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($24,536 vs. $11,065)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (77.5%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $2,000 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/