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Overview |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Benedict College?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 173.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.5% higher at SMFA than Benedict College ($39,928.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than SMFA ($17,845 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 125% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($6,600 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 29.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($15,629 vs. $12,093)
SMFA vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
SMFA vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Benedict College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $9,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $25,000)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- SMFA graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/