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Overview |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 15% |
Students |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | - | ||
Campus |
University of New England | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 492 students)
University of New England vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 1.1% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at SMFA than University of New England ($39,928.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New England than SMFA ($38,809 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 8.4% lower than costs at University of New England ($14,850 vs. $16,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New England as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 31.5% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($20,555 vs. $15,629)
University of New England vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or University of New England .
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than SMFA (81.1%)
University of New England vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $19,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/