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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam is 586.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY College at Potsdam ($27,420.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,310 vs. $23,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 17.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 36.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($11,632 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $400 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,700)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/