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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 492 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 3,776.5% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at SMFA than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($39,928.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than SMFA ($23,737 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 15.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,850 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 84% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($15,629 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (78.6%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $4,400 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $34,300)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/