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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby Sawyer College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 172 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or PAFA?
- Colby Sawyer College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,364.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than PAFA ($28,202 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,368 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 135.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($37,913 vs. $16,087)
Colby-Sawyer vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Colby-Sawyer .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Colby Sawyer College (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $22,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/