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Southern New Hampshire University UArts Temple| Granite State College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSC | PAFA | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
GSC | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 80% |
Admission |
GSC | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSC | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $274 |
Diversity |
GSC | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
GSC | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
GSC | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 172 students)
GSC vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 437.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.1% higher at PAFA than Granite State College ($40,500.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than PAFA ($11,850 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 78.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($9,828 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 202.5% larger than aid received Granite State College ($16,087 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or GSC .
GSC vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Granite State College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $14,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $22,000)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,116 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($14,384 vs. $26,500)
- GSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($148 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/