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| Maine College of Art | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | - | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (492 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at SMFA than Maine College of Art ($39,928.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than SMFA ($35,395 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 2.8% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,440 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 29.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($20,227 vs. $15,629)
Maine College of Art vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Maine College of Art .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Maine College of Art (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $2,700 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,600)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/