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Overview |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $254 |
Diversity |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or West Liberty University?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 364.7% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at PAFA than West Liberty University ($40,500.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than PAFA ($13,788 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 74.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,020 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 176.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($16,087 vs. $5,824)
PAFA vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
PAFA vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than West Liberty University (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $15,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $22,000)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($254 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/