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Overview |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | - | ||
| Admitted | 258 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
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Academics |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 417.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at SMFA than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,928.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 38.6% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($10,718 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,629 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or SMFA .
SMFA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,300)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and SMFA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and SMFA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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/