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Overview |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Claflin University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 142.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at SMFA than Claflin University ($39,928.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than SMFA ($19,951 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 56.6% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($9,480 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 14% larger than aid received Claflin University ($15,629 vs. $13,707)
SMFA vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Claflin University (78%)
SMFA vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Claflin University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $3,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,700)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- SMFA graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/