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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | CHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SMFA | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
SMFA | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
SMFA | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or CHC?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 2.5% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at SMFA than Chestnut Hill College ($39,928.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than SMFA ($25,357 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 23.8% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,000 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 87.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($29,288 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or SMFA .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or CHC? 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 CHC and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Chestnut Hill College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $11,000 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- SMFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/