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Overview |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
SMFA | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Mars Hill 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Mars Hill University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at SMFA than Mars Hill University ($39,928.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than SMFA ($17,721 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 48.4% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($10,004 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 85% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($28,916 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
SMFA vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Mars Hill University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $2,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/