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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $222 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 1,400% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,420.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($23,030 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 41.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($12,130 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 17.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,494 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Penn 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 Penn College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $5,700 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/