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Overview |
SMFA | UArts | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SMFA | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 66% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 27.6% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at UArts than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($50,950.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than UArts ($39,340 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 20.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,850 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 62.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($25,460 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than UArts (80%)
SMFA vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or UArts? 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 UArts and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $200 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/