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WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | - | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 58% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Warren Wilson?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at SMFA than Warren Wilson College ($39,928.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than SMFA ($28,086 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 23.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,050 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 66.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($26,012 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or SMFA .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Warren Wilson College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $3,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/