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Overview |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $392 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 39% |
Students |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Shaw University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 238.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.1% higher at SMFA than Shaw University ($39,928.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than SMFA ($14,204 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 74.4% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($8,514 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 0.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($15,629 vs. $15,548)
SMFA vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Shaw University (61%)
SMFA vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Shaw 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 Shaw University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Shaw University (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $5,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $29,000)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $38,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/