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Overview |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Pitt-Bradford?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 196.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at PAFA than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($40,500.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than PAFA ($16,505 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 69.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,332 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 19.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($16,087 vs. $13,470)
PAFA vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or PAFA .
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than PAFA (91.3%)
PAFA vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $36,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,909)
- PAFA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/