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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Massachusetts College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,939 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 5,336.9% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at WPI than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($56,000.00 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 WPI ($23,737 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($16,544 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 218.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($27,059 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (3.53)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or WPI? 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 WPI and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,000 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/