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Overview |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 22% |
Students |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 52% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or St. Andrews University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 39.6% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at SMFA than St. Andrews University ($39,928.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than SMFA ($31,864 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 29.4% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,480 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 8.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($17,026 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
SMFA vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than St. Andrews University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $2,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,300)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/