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Overview |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $109 |
Diversity |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or City Tech?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 476.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at SMFA than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($39,928.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than SMFA ($6,406 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 20.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,850 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 77.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,629 vs. $8,797)
SMFA vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or SMFA .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or City Tech? 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 City Tech and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,300)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/