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Overview |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or East Texas Baptist University?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 47.5% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at PAFA than East Texas Baptist University ($40,500.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than PAFA ($24,169 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 71.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,195 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,552 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
PAFA vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than East Texas Baptist University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $20,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $22,000)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/