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Southern New Hampshire University McDaniel College Endicott College Castleton State College USD Marist College| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 71% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Norwich University than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($42,860.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than SMFA ($24,501 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 6.4% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,850 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 146.2% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($38,481 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or SMFA .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Norwich 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 Norwich University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is the same as at Norwich University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $18,600 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/