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Southern New Hampshire University| Unity College | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | - | ||
Campus |
Unity College | SMFA | ||
| 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
- Unity College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 492 students)
Unity College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 254% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254% higher at SMFA than Unity College ($39,928.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than SMFA ($18,554 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 22.7% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,104 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Unity College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 351.1% larger than aid received Unity College ($15,629 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Unity College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Unity College.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Unity College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Unity College earn on average $800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/