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California College of the Arts Catholic University of America| Gallaudet University | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,016 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,016 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,892 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,025 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,446 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 425 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 259 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/933 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 96% | - | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 492 students)
Gallaudet University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at SMFA than Gallaudet University ($39,928.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than SMFA ($15,025 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 0.3% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($14,850 vs. $14,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 56.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($24,446 vs. $15,629)
Gallaudet University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Gallaudet University .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Gallaudet University (60.9%)
Gallaudet University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Gallaudet University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $9,459 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($16,541 vs. $26,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/