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Overview |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or SFC?
- Maine College of Art is 43.8% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Maine College of Art than St. Francis College ($39,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Maine College of Art ($18,602 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 24.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,440 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 17% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($20,227 vs. $17,294)
Maine College of Art vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Maine College of Art .
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or SFC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SFC and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Maine College of Art (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $31,600)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/