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Eastern University Liberty University Messiah College| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Cairn | ||
| 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
- Cairn University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Cairn?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at SMFA than Cairn University ($39,928.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than SMFA ($25,923 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 26.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,764 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 17.6% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($18,376 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Cairn (81%)
SMFA vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Cairn? 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 Cairn and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cairn University earn on average $2,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/