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Trine University IPFW Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU University of Saint Francis| Indiana Institute of Technology | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 15% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 492 students)
Indiana Tech vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at SMFA than Indiana Institute of Technology ($39,928.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than SMFA ($22,179 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 36.8% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($10,854 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 26.8% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($19,813 vs. $15,629)
Indiana Tech vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Indiana Tech .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (55% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $12,300 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $862 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,862)
- SMFA graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/