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Overview |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Paine College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (492 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 214.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.2% higher at SMFA than Paine College ($39,928.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than SMFA ($15,877 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 97.7% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($7,512 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College 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 33% larger than aid received Paine College ($15,629 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Paine College .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Paine College (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $5,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $28,400)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,750)
- SMFA graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($268 vs. $369)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/