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| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $266 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Wilson College?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at PAFA than Wilson College ($40,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than PAFA ($23,923 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 46.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,968 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 13% larger than aid received Wilson College ($16,087 vs. $14,241)
PAFA vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or PAFA .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than PAFA (91.3%)
PAFA vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Wilson College (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wilson College earn on average $12,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $22,000)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,500)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($266 vs. $274)
- More Wilson College 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/