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Overview |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Easton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonehill.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,021 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,710 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,338 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Stonehill College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stonehill College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,543 students vs. 172 students)
Stonehill College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stonehill College or PAFA?
- Stonehill College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Stonehill College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($51,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stonehill College than PAFA ($31,021 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stonehill College are 16% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,100 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 115.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($34,710 vs. $16,087)
Stonehill College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stonehill College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Stonehill College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
Stonehill College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stonehill College 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 Stonehill College.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $44,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/