Montserrat College of Art vs The University of the Arts (UArts)

Montserrat College of Art and The University of the Arts, both esteemed institutions in the realm of art and design education, present prospective students with distinct academic landscapes. Montserrat, nestled in the vibrant town of Beverly, Massachusetts, offers a close-knit community with a selective acceptance rate of 68%. The University of the Arts, located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasts a diverse student body and a slightly higher acceptance rate of 75%. While Montserrat primarily focuses on visual arts, The University of the Arts encompasses a broader spectrum of creative disciplines, including music, dance, theater, and film. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding these institutions' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your artistic aspirations and academic goals.

	Montserrat College of Art	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Beverly, Massachusetts	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	85.2%
Application fees	$50	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		1,293
Total number of admissions given out		1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll		269
Yield rate		24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,350	$68,690
Average net price	$33,430	$25,932
Tuition	$34,800	$48,350
Room & board		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)	100.0% Average amount $20,583	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	86.0% Average amount $5,932	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	29.0% Average amount $20,335	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	341 Men 23.8% Women 76.2%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	N/A	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	267	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi New Jersey Connecticut Texas Vermont	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Education	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.0%	68.1%
Dropout rate	35.8%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,029 Year 2: $21,899 Year 3: $23,539 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,589 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $22,289 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,619 Year 2: N/A 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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