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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | CSE | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SMFA | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
SMFA | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 10% |
Students |
SMFA | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or CSE?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 21.4% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at SMFA than College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,928.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than SMFA ($21,689 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 16.5% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,744 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 91.3% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($29,905 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than CSE (71.9%)
SMFA vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or CSE? 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 CSE and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $11,200 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $34,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/