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Overview |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 141 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,662 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,518 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,987 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 168 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Newberry College | ||
| 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
- Newberry College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 141 students)
PAFA vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Newberry College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at PAFA than Newberry College ($43,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than PAFA ($20,941 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 45.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,850 vs. $18,662)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($23,249 vs. $18,987)
PAFA vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
PAFA vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Newberry 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 Newberry College and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Newberry College (73% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $12,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/