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Overview |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $274 |
Diversity |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 172 students)
Coe College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or PAFA?
- Coe College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Coe College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($50,314.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than PAFA ($21,237 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 60.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,920 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 168.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($43,143 vs. $16,087)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Coe College .
Coe College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Coe College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $26,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $1,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,105)
- PAFA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($274 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/