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Overview |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | - | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Woodbury University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 492 students)
Woodbury University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or SMFA?
- Woodbury University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Woodbury University than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($43,392.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than SMFA ($32,182 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 5% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,138 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 52.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($23,816 vs. $15,629)
Woodbury University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Woodbury University .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Woodbury University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $16,200 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/