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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or JCSU?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 128.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at SMFA than Johnson C Smith University ($39,928.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than SMFA ($20,045 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 109.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($7,100 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 21.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,629 vs. $12,911)
SMFA vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
SMFA vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or JCSU? 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 JCSU and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Johnson C Smith University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $4,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- SMFA graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/