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Overview |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 18% |
Students |
SMFA | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Holy Family University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at SMFA than Holy Family University ($39,928.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than SMFA ($12,379 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 2.4% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,500 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 62% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($25,316 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
SMFA vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $16,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/