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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | RIC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
SMFA | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
SMFA | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
SMFA | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or RIC?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 321.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at SMFA than Rhode Island College ($39,928.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than SMFA ($11,014 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 10.7% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($13,414 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 107.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($15,629 vs. $7,537)
SMFA vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or SMFA .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or RIC? 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 RIC and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Rhode Island College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $7,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $34,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/