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Overview |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,414 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Vermont Tech?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 171.4% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at SMFA than Vermont Technical College ($39,928.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than SMFA ($19,426 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 19.7% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,404 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Vermont Technical College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 61.8% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($15,629 vs. $9,660)
SMFA vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
SMFA vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Vermont Technical College (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $10,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,300)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/