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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland UArts Salisbury Temple| University of Baltimore | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | PAFA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
UB | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 80% |
Admission |
UB | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
UB | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UB | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UB | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 172 students)
UB vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 455.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at PAFA than University of Baltimore ($40,500.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than PAFA ($18,122 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($17,512 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (88% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 113.2% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($16,087 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or UB .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $38,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $22,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- UB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/