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Overview |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (686 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Paul Smith's College?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at SMFA than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($39,928.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than SMFA ($25,056 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 4.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,850 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 57% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($24,545 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or SMFA .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $2,400 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,300)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/