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Overview |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 172 students)
Muskingum vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at PAFA than Muskingum University ($40,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than PAFA ($19,682 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 40.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($24,048 vs. $16,087)
Muskingum vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Muskingum .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Muskingum University (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $18,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/