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Overview |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($52,490.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than SMFA ($30,297 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 34.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,010 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 109.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($32,808 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
SMFA vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $22,000 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/