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University of Scranton UArts University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Temple PennWest Edinboro| Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 424 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,897 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,241 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 872 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 704 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (424 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 193% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at PAFA than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($40,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than PAFA ($15,897 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 74.1% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($16,087 vs. $9,241)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $33,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/