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Overview |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 34% |
Students |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 93% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Southern New Hampshire 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Southern New Hampshire University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 166.2% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.2% higher at SMFA than Southern New Hampshire University ($39,928.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than SMFA ($32,043 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 25.8% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,800 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 252.5% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($15,629 vs. $4,434)
SMFA vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or SMFA .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $12,100 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,300)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/