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Overview |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| 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
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Lawrence Technological University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Lawrence Technological University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at SMFA than Lawrence Technological University ($39,928.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence Technological University than SMFA ($32,641 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 31.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,320 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 25.8% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($19,658 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Lawrence Technological University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Lawrence Technological University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence Technological University or SMFA .
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Lawrence Technological 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 Lawrence Technological University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Lawrence Technological University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $25,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological 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/