The University of the Arts (UArts) vs MassArt

The University of the Arts (UArts) and Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) stand out as prominent institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talents. While both share a commitment to excellence in arts education, they offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists. UArts boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a highly selective admissions process, while MassArt welcomes a broader range of applicants. UArts students predominantly pursue majors in the visual and performing arts, while MassArt offers a wider variety of programs, including architecture and design. MassArt's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students and students of color. UArts, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, suggesting a strong focus on student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your artistic aspirations and academic goals.

	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	86.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.7%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $90	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
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	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	1,914	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	387	269
Yield rate	20.2%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not 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	$68,690
Average net price	$24,772	$25,932
Tuition	In state: $1,030 Out of state: $26,630	$48,350
Room & board	$14,800	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	90.0% Average amount $7,161	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,263	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $19,122	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,778 Men 26.6% Women 73.4%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	129 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	5.6%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	919	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
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	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.0%	68.1%
Dropout rate	25.7%	31.7%
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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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