MassArt vs Newschool of Architecture and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) and NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NewSchool) stand out as premier institutions for aspiring artists and designers. While both offer a vibrant creative environment, they differ in several key aspects. MassArt boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. NewSchool, on the other hand, has a smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning experience. MassArt offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including fine arts, design, and art education, while NewSchool focuses primarily on architecture and design. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, popular majors, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your artistic journey.

	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	Newschool of Architecture and Design
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	San Diego, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (For Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	86.0%	46.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.7%	60.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $90	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	2,433	189
Total number of admissions given out	1,914	115
Admitted students who chose to enroll	387	15
Yield rate	20.2%	13.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,900 Out of state: $57,500	$56,958
Average net price	$24,772	$48,752
Tuition	In state: $1,030 Out of state: $26,630	$28,827
Room & board	$14,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	90.0% Average amount $7,161	83.0% Average amount $6,934
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,263	50.0% Average amount $2,823
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $19,122	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,778 Men 26.6% Women 73.4%	301 Men 58.8% Women 41.2%
Graduate students	129 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%	77 Men 67.5% Women 32.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	5.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	919	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Connecticut New Hampshire New York Maine	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Education Architecture Communication and Journalism	Architecture Business Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.0%	53.7%
Dropout rate	25.7%	46.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,977 Year 2: $38,721 Year 3: $44,070 Design and Applied Arts (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,944 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,792 Year 2: $34,298 Year 3: $42,111 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,463 Year 2: $32,563 Year 3: $41,944 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,300 Year 2: $25,932 Year 3: $30,475 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,370 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $28,314 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A	Architecture (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $47,118 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $61,942 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,755 Year 2: $44,989 Year 3: $53,865 Construction Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,148 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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