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Overview |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $179 |
Diversity |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or New Jersey City University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 198.3% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at SMFA than New Jersey City University ($39,928.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than SMFA ($19,252 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 6.4% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,850 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 21.4% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($15,629 vs. $12,877)
SMFA vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or SMFA .
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or New Jersey City University? 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 Jersey City University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than New Jersey City University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $10,600 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $34,300)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $8,645 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($17,355 vs. $26,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($179 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University 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/