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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 15% |
Students |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 492 students)
Fisher College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at SMFA than Fisher College ($39,928.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than SMFA ($26,257 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 16.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($14,850 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 62.6% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($25,406 vs. $15,629)
Fisher College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Fisher College .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Fisher College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $1,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,300)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $6,813 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($198 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/