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| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $165 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,414 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Vermont Tech?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 175.3% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at PAFA than Vermont Technical College ($40,500.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than PAFA ($19,426 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 41.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,404 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College 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 66.5% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($16,087 vs. $9,660)
PAFA vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
PAFA vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Vermont Technical College (73% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $22,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $22,000)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,450 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($165 vs. $274)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/