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Overview |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 492 students)
Assumption College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or SMFA?
- Assumption College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Assumption College than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($46,680.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than SMFA ($28,911 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,562 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 107.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($32,492 vs. $15,629)
Assumption College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Assumption College .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Assumption College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $23,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/