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WPI| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 44% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England Institute of Technology is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or New England Tech?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 24.4% more expensive to attend than New England Tech for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at SMFA than New England Institute of Technology ($39,928.00 vs. $32,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England Institute of Technology than SMFA ($33,437 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 13.1% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($14,850 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 15.3% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($15,629 vs. $13,552)
SMFA vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
SMFA vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and SMFA.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $8,600 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $34,300)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/