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Overview |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 73% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Willamette University than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($45,000.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than SMFA ($32,957 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 3.6% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,340 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 77.2% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($27,700 vs. $15,629)
SMFA vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or SMFA .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
SMFA vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA or Willamette 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 Willamette University and SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $20,000 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,300)
- Willamette University and SMFA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and SMFA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/