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| Newbury College Brookline | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
| Location | Brookline, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 636 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newbury.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,940 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,940 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
Newbury College-Brookline | 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 |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Newbury College-Brookline | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Newbury College-Brookline | 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
- Newbury College Brookline is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (636 students vs. 172 students)
Newbury College-Brookline vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newbury College-Brookline or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Newbury College-Brookline for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $33,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at PAFA than Newbury College Brookline ($40,500.00 vs. $33,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newbury College Brookline are 17.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,900 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Newbury College Brookline (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Newbury College Brookline ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Newbury College-Brookline or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Newbury College-Brookline .
Newbury College-Brookline vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newbury College-Brookline 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 Newbury College-Brookline.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Newbury College Brookline (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Newbury College Brookline earn on average $16,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newbury College-Brookline 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/