| Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
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|---|---|---|
#29 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,200 Massachusetts Residents $39,800 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,698 Massachusetts Residents $33,624 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$24,000 Massachusetts Residents $24,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,210 Massachusetts Residents $26,990 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,108 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,255 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter78.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.57% |
| Favorable20.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.05% |
| 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 Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,894 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,150 |
| Smaller1,770 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,813 |
| Smaller124 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,337 |
| - | Online Student Population | 15,729 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 919) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,800) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,988) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 287 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Lower$86,930 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,568 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.