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SCSU Fairfield University Post University SHU UArts Quinnipiac Temple University of Bridgeport| Albertus Magnus College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $274 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albertus Magnus College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 172 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at PAFA than Albertus Magnus College ($40,500.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albertus Magnus College than PAFA ($27,469 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albertus Magnus College are 16.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,046 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($26,016 vs. $16,087)
Albertus Magnus College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Albertus Magnus College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Albertus Magnus College (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $33,200 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $29,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($274 vs. $299)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/