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LHU Temple UArts Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 69% |
Admission |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 167 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
PAFA | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at PAFA than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($40,500.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than PAFA ($23,030 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 44.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,130 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Pennsylvania College of Technology (80% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 121.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($16,087 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or PAFA .
PAFA vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Penn 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 Penn College and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $22,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/