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Overview |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 7% |
Students |
Neumann | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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
- Neumann University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 172 students)
Neumann vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at PAFA than Neumann University ($40,500.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than PAFA ($28,707 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 5.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,600 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($25,623 vs. $16,087)
Neumann vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Neumann .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Neumann University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $22,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/