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Overview |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SMFA | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Virginia Union University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 279.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.2% higher at SMFA than Virginia Union University ($39,928.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than SMFA ($21,057 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 59.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($9,286 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 81.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($15,629 vs. $8,597)
SMFA vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
SMFA vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Virginia Union University (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $1,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,750)
- SMFA graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/