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| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | ABC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 84% |
Admission |
PAFA | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 167 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | Open | ||
| 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 |
PAFA | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
PAFA | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
PAFA | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arlington Baptist College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (218 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or ABC?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 160.6% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.6% higher at PAFA than Arlington Baptist College ($40,500.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than PAFA ($19,990 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 110.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($8,310 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 144% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($16,087 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or PAFA .
PAFA vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or ABC? 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 ABC and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Arlington Baptist College (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Arlington Baptist College earn on average $14,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $22,000)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,001 vs. $26,500)
- ABC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/