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Overview |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | N/A |
Diversity |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
PAFA | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Paul Quinn 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
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Paul Quinn College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 447.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.4% higher at PAFA than Paul Quinn College ($40,500.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than PAFA ($8,994 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 128.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($7,650 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 32.4% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($16,087 vs. $12,150)
PAFA vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
PAFA vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Paul Quinn College (73% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Paul Quinn College earn on average $7,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($29,300 vs. $22,000)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/