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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $219 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 820.5% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Rhode Island College ($27,420.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,014 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,414 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,494 vs. $7,537)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1086) is 173 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or RIC? 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 RIC and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than Rhode Island College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,700)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,250)
- RIC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($219 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/