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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | RIC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 62% |
Admission |
PAFA | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $219 |
Diversity |
PAFA | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
PAFA | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or RIC?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 327.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at PAFA than Rhode Island College ($40,500.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than PAFA ($11,014 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 30.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,414 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Rhode Island College (80% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 113.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($16,087 vs. $7,537)
PAFA vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than RIC (87.5%)
PAFA vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or RIC? 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 RIC and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Rhode Island College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $20,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $22,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/