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Overview |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $443 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Benedict College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 177.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at PAFA than Benedict College ($40,500.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than PAFA ($17,845 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 165.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($6,600 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 33% larger than aid received Benedict College ($16,087 vs. $12,093)
PAFA vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
PAFA vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Benedict College (73% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Benedict College earn on average $3,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($25,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $16,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $42,898)
- PAFA graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($274 vs. $443)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/