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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,250 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,159 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,065 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,027 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,345 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 1,986 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 1,052.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Plymouth State University ($28,250.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($20,280 vs. $24,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 48.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($12,104 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 8.7% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($11,065 vs. $10,179)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (77.5%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Plymouth State University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/