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Overview |
PAFA | MBC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 141 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1048 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,662 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,518 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,987 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PAFA | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | - | ||
| Admitted | 168 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
PAFA | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
PAFA | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
PAFA | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 141 students)
PAFA vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or MBC?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 31.4% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at PAFA than Mary Baldwin College ($43,000.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than PAFA ($18,838 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 75.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,630 vs. $18,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($25,673 vs. $18,987)
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or PAFA .
PAFA vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or MBC? 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 MBC and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Mary Baldwin College (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $16,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/