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Overview |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Paul Quinn College?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 439.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 439.7% higher at SMFA than Paul Quinn College ($39,928.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than SMFA ($8,994 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 94.1% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($7,650 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Paul Quinn College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 28.6% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($15,629 vs. $12,150)
SMFA vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
SMFA vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Paul Quinn College? 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 Paul Quinn College and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Paul Quinn College (55% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $5,000 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $29,300)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/