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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $274 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 172 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 3,832% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at PAFA than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($40,500.00 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 PAFA ($23,737 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are 1.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,200 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 89.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,087 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $16,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $22,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,500)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/