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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State Altoona UArts Ship Millersville University of Pennsylvania Temple Penn State Harrisburg| Penn State Mont Alto | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
| Location | Mont Alto, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 670 | 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 Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,124 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 619 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Mont Alto | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Mont Alto is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (670 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Mont Alto or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 193% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at PAFA than Penn State Mont Alto ($40,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than PAFA ($19,838 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 42.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,254 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Penn State Mont Alto (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 76.3% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($16,087 vs. $9,124)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Mont Alto or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State Mont Alto .
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Penn State Mont Alto vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Mont Alto graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Mont Alto 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/