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Overview |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at SMFA than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($39,928.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SMFA ($10,022 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 62.3% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($9,150 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 50.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($23,589 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or SMFA .
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (55% vs. 9%)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- SMFA graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/