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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University UArts Pace University-New York Temple Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| 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 |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 7% |
Students |
Fisher College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Fisher 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
- Fisher College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 172 students)
Fisher College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at PAFA than Fisher College ($40,500.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than PAFA ($26,257 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisher College are 1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,340 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($25,406 vs. $16,087)
Fisher College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Fisher College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Fisher College (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $14,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $22,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,313 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,500)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($198 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/