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Overview |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $325 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | - | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 54% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 371.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at SMFA than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($39,928.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than SMFA ($15,502 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 41% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($10,530 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 23% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,629 vs. $12,708)
SMFA vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
SMFA vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,500)
- SMFA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $325)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/