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Overview |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 141 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,662 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,518 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,987 | $13,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 3,658 | ||
| Admitted | 168 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 32.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $383 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allen University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 141 students)
PAFA vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Allen University?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 242.9% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.9% higher at PAFA than Allen University ($43,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than PAFA ($11,058 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 117.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($8,584 vs. $18,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Allen University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 38% larger than aid received Allen University ($18,987 vs. $13,755)
PAFA vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Allen University (32.1%)
PAFA vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Allen University? 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 Allen University and PAFA.
- Graduates from Allen University earn on average $2,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($24,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $10,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $37,119)
- PAFA graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($274 vs. $383)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/