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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York UNCSA| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | UArts | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Academics |
PAFA | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
PAFA | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
PAFA | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 66% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 25.8% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at UArts than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($50,950.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than PAFA ($42,467 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 2.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,512 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 58.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($25,460 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UArts (80%)
PAFA vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or UArts? 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 UArts and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than The University of the Arts (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $12,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/