| Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. UMass Amherst |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,200 Massachusetts Residents $39,800 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,439 Massachusetts Residents $36,964 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$24,000 Massachusetts Residents $24,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,251 Massachusetts Residents $32,809 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,126 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,355 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier78.67% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.53% |
| Favorable20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.48% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,894 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,642 |
| Smaller1,770 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,233 |
| Smaller124 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,409 |
| - | Online Student Population | 26,059 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 919) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,491) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,558) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 287 | Number of faculties | 1,760 |
| Lower$86,930 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$115,252 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.