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Overview |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Lodi, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #779 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | felician.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,860 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,860 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,660 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,743 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,536 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,286 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,038 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 893/1108 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Felician College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Felician College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,148 students vs. 172 students)
Felician College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Felician College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Felician College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at PAFA than Felician College ($40,500.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Felician College than PAFA ($15,743 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Felician College are 28.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,660 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Felician College students is 102.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($32,536 vs. $16,087)
Felician College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Felician College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Felician College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Felician College (89.2%)
Felician College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Felician 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 Felician College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Felician College (73% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Felician College earn on average $24,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $22,000)
- Felician College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Felician College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Felician College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/