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Southern New Hampshire University Purdue Global-Maine Campus UArts DWC Temple| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | University of Phoenix Boston Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Braintree, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 4 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $339 |
Diversity |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 37% |
Students |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | - | ||
Campus |
PAFA | University of Phoenix-Boston Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is larger than than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus based on total student enrollment (172 students vs. 4 students)
PAFA vs. University of Phoenix-Boston Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 327.2% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.2% higher at PAFA than University of Phoenix Boston Campus ($40,500.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Boston Campus are 147.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($7,070 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than University of Phoenix Boston Campus (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Boston Campus ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Boston Campus or PAFA .
PAFA vs. University of Phoenix-Boston Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or University of Phoenix-Boston Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Boston Campus and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than University of Phoenix Boston Campus (73% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Boston Campus earn on average $33,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $6,313 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $32,813)
- PAFA graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Boston Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $339)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Boston Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/