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Overview |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame 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
- Notre Dame College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 172 students)
Notre Dame College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at PAFA than Notre Dame College ($40,500.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than PAFA ($20,151 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 51.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,568 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 51% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($24,299 vs. $16,087)
Notre Dame College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Notre Dame College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Notre Dame College (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $19,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/