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Overview |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SMFA | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 492 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 4,016.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.4% higher at SMFA than Fitchburg State University ($39,928.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than SMFA ($15,535 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($13,516 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 120.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($15,629 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Fitchburg State .
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $34,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/